Green & Beyond: Indigenous-led Healing and Just Transition for a Resilient Future
Canada Pavilion, Blue Zone, COP29 Baku
November 12, 2024 | 16:00-17:00 (GMT+4)
Indigenous Nations and communities have long championed the interconnected approach to environmental stewardship and governance, drawing on centuries of knowledge and practices that harmonize with ecosystems, support thriving local economies, and nurture resilient communities for all. With the climate crisis extending far beyond just reducing atmospheric greenhouse gas emissions, we must be exploring solutions and frameworks that address the systemic issues that perpetuate environmental degradation and the violation of the rights of Indigenous peoples. This panel will highlight why an energy transition alone is insufficient and instead explore how Indigenous knowledge systems and intergenerational memory can inform and inspire the comprehensive transformation we need to tackle the climate crisis and biodiversity loss.
Our panel will feature voices from Indigenous leaders and advocates who are at the forefront of the climate justice movement in Canada. Panelists will share insights on how traditional practices, such as hide tanning, are more than just cultural artifacts - they are essential components to a sustainable future. We will explore how Indigenous practices and methodologies can and should be integrated into broader strategies and policies for environmental protection and climate resilience.
Central to our discussion will be going beyond the concept of Free, Prior and Informed Consent (FPIC). We will discuss how current strategies, frameworks and policies need to reflect genuine respect for Indigenous sovereignty, the rights of Indigenous peoples and the planet’s boundaries. FPIC for Indigenous people can be seen as a means of restoring relationships with the land and validating the knowledge that guides Indigenous communities. However, this principle is not just about “consent” as currently being used, but about holding longstanding reciprocal and meaningful relationships with Indigenous peoples.
Don’t miss the opportunity to engage with innovative Indigenous leaders from Canada that are offering solutions rooted in Indigenous knowledge and wisdom. Discover how we can collectively advance towards a climate resilient future by embracing a comprehensive, system wide approach that's informed by centuries of Indigenous knowledge.