Rights and equity in 30×30: from rhetoric to reality
Small Room
Which practical actions are needed to advance rights and equity in protected and conserved areas? What barriers do Indigenous peoples and local communities face, and how do we overcome them?
Target 3 of the GBF recognizes the importance of advancing equitable governance of protected and conserved areas, and respecting the rights of Indigenous peoples and local communities, including to their traditional territories. However, in practice, gaps persist between international commitments, national policies and local realities. Panellists will draw on concrete examples from protected and conserved areas, and on existing initiatives, to share their perspectives and enter into discussion with the participants. Presented initiatives include the Nanyuki roadmap for advancing rights and equity in conservation, the IUCN WCPA/CEESP task force on advancing indigenous and community-led governance, and the Conservation Pathways initiative.