Emerging Lessons from the Guardians of the Earth

Emerging Lessons from the Guardians of the Earth: Indigenous, Local, and Afro-Descendant Peoples’ Direct Financing

This event will bring together leaders from Indigenous Peoples, Local Communities, Afro-Descendant Peoples’ funds, and donor organizations to reflect on direct financing approaches. The discussion will refelct on the $1.7 billion COP26 Forest Tenure Pledge, exploring lessons learnt on how funding can reach communities more effectively, strengthen locally led outcomes, and highlight successful models of inclusive, accountable, and sustainable financing that advance community well-being and support tenure rights across ecosystems.

Event Details:

🌍 Name: Emerging Lessons from the Guardians of the Earth: Indigenous, Local, and Afro-Descendant Peoples’ Direct Financing

📅 Date: 17 November

⏰ Time: 17:00 – 18:00

🏛️ Venue: COP Village / ALDEA COP/ Colégio Aplicação, Federal University of Pará (UFPA) – Avenida Perimetral, n°1000, Bairro Terra Firme