Renewed negotiations towards the post-2020 global biodiversity framework: advancing indigenous peoples’ rights in Geneva

From 14-29 March in Geneva 2022, the International Indigenous Forum on Biodiversity (IIFB) will be attending the resumed session of three Convention on Biological Diversity's (CBD) meetings:

• The 24th meeting of the Subsidiary Body on Scientific, Technical and Technological Advice (SBSTTA-24)
• The third meeting of the Subsidiary Body on Implementation (SBI-03) 
• The third meeting of the Open-ended Working Group on the Post-202 Global Biodiversity Framework (WG2020-3).

It is a critical moment for the IIFB to ensure the representation of Indigenous voices and rights in policies on biodiversity and climate change. The WG2020-3 process is expected to lead to the adoption of a post-2020 global biodiversity framework during the UN Biodiversity Conference (COP-15) in Kunming, China later this year. 

• Visit IIFB Website for position statements and events from IIFB

With support from FPP, the IIFB will be taking part in conferences, talks and side-events in order to highlight the crucial role Indigenous people play in conserving biodiversity across the globe. 

Click here for resources and reports relevant to these events.

Events

Some events* have not yet been scheduled. We will be keeping this page up to date, so please return to find out the latest information on relevant side events. 

*We’ll be posting live updates and event announcements on our website, and Twitter and Facebook feeds, and all leaders are available for interview throughout COP26. Also see IIFB Website for full statements and events list.

Monday, March 14

• Targeting Gender - Best Practices and Ways Forward - 4201 

This side event hopes to explore synergies and identify gender responsive actions that are needed to ensure a truly transformative biodiversity agenda that will be built on wellbeing, inclusiveness and sustainability and rights of women and girls. 

• Indigenous Peoples and the Post-2020 Global Biodiversity Framework  - 4224
  • 1:15pm CET, Salle 4, Level 1

The side event provides Indigenous peoples' views on the first draft of the post-2020 global biodiversity framework and recent developments from the first part of the Third meeting of the Working Group on the Post-2020 Global Biodiversity Framework, and outcomes from the Third Dialogue of IPLCs on the Post 2020.

Tuesday, March 15

• Press Conference: Indigenous Peoples and Local Communities are crucial to a successful Post-2020 Global Biodiversity Framework - 10am CET

Wednesday, March 16

• Indigenous Peoples' voices on Target 3, 30 per cent Target - 4223

In this side event, Indigenous Peoples representatives will present their contribution to the conservation of biodiversity for centuries and their key views and proposals on Target 3 of the first draft the GBF about the increase at least 30 per cent globally of protected areas and other effective area-based conservation measures.

• What are the things that young people are expecting to see in the Post-2020 Global Biodiversity Framework? Key Results of GYBN’s Global Youth Consultation Process 2020-2021 with youth from 113 countries - 4246

  • 1:15pm CET, Salle 14, Level 2

During this side event, the Global Youth Biodiversity Network (GYBN) will present the main results of this process and will share key youth demands for the design of the Post-2020 Global Biodiversity Framework.

Thursday, March 17

• Indicators to Monitor Contributions of Indigenous Peoples and Local Communities in the Post-2020 Global Biodiversity Framework - 4251
  • 1:15pm CET, Salle 1, Level 1
• Zoom link to join online 

This side event will provide information and updates on data related to previously adopted indicators on traditional knowledge and to examine other relevant indicators being considered under the post2020 monitoring and reporting framework. It will also propose next steps and further collaboration in the operationalization of proposed indicators under the post2020 GBF.

Friday, March 18

• Delivering solutions: Reaching biodiversity goals through indigenous rights and forest management - 4235
  • 1:15pm CET, Salle ABC, Level 0

This side event aims to come up with concrete input to formulations in the new GBF, as well as its implementation and monitoring systems, ensuring the rights of indigenous peoples and building actions and programs on their vast experience and knowledge in sustainable forest management.

Registration link     

• More than just numbers! An Intergenerational Dialogue to identify qualitative criteria for Area-based Conservation Targets - 4245
  • 1:15pm, Salle 9, Level 2

This side event intends to provide a platform to enable an open and critical dialogue between Parties, Civil Society, Women, IPLCs and youth to discuss the pro’s and con’s of the strong focus on numeric targets in area-based conservation. It is also a space for creative thinking to align positions and come up with concrete text suggestions for the GBF.

Saturday, March 19

• Applying a Human Rights-based Approach in the Post 2020 Global Biodiversity Framework - 4186
  • 1:15pm, Salle 4, Level 1

This side event will draw attention to the importance of human rights in the GBF and create a common understanding of how a rights-based approach to conservation works in practice.

Registration link   

Tuesday, March 22

• Integrating Human Rights into the Future of Biodiversity Action - 4233
  • 1:15pm CET, Salle D, Level 1

This side event will share ideas for a post-2020 Global Biodiversity Framework that promotes rights-based action to protect biodiversity, including through participatory, inclusive, transparent and accountable implementation that safeguards Indigenous Peoples’ rights and ways of life. 

*We’ll be posting live updates and event announcements on our website, and Twitter and Facebook feeds, and all leaders are available for interview throughout COP26.

Monday, March 28

• Making the Invisible Visible: A GYBN Proposal for a Set of Indicators to Measure, Report and Recognize the Contributions of Youth to the Post-2020 GBF - 4244
  • 1:15pm, Salle 4, Level 1

During this side event, GYBN will present the results of a project which reviewed existing NBSAPs, National Reports and other relevant literature in order to analyse what efforts have been taken by Parties to involve young people in the implementation of their commitments.