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Biodiversity refers to the variety of life in the world or in a particular habitat or ecosystem. It is necessary for life to thrive on Earth.

Aldo Leopold, one of the great thinkers of conservation, observed more than half a century ago the importance of protecting species. "To keep every cog and wheel is the first precaution of intelligent tinkering," he wrote. Losing species is like throwing away one by one the engine parts of an airplane while flying.

Biodiversity is a major initiative of Conservation International.

Biodiversity conservation provides substantial benefits to meet immediate human needs, such as those for clean, consistent water flows; protection from floods and storms; and a stable climate. 

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Indigenous Youth Leading Solutions for Climate Justice, UNPFII 2024

During this virtual event at the UN Permanent Forum on Indigenous Issues (UNPFII), Indigenous youth leaders from around the world gathered to share their strategies and solutions for addressing fossil fuel extraction, deforestation and the climate crisis on Thursday, April 18th, 2024.

Drawing upon Indigenous knowledge, panelists discussed efforts to defend Indigenous rights, champion self-determination, and promote climate justice to forge a path toward a healthy and just climate future.

Speakers Included:
✨ Pema Wangmo Lama (Mugum), Program Coordinator, National Indigenous Women’s Federation (NIWF), Nepal
✨ Morgan Brings Plenty (Cheyenne River Sioux Tribe), Environmental Justice Activist, Digital Organizing Fellow, Indigenous Environmental Network (IEN), Turtle Island/USA
✨ Judy Kipkenda (Ogiek), Founder of Koibatek Ogiek Women and Youth Network (KOWYN), Kenya
✨ Sheelah Bearfoot (Chiricahua Apache), MHS Environmental Justice Advocate, Turtle Island/USA
✨ Elle Rávdná Näkkäläjärvi (Sámi), Chair of the Sámi Parliament’s Youth Council, Norway
✨ Carole Monture (Kanienkehá:ka/Mohawk), Climate Leadership Coordinator, Indigenous Climate Action (ICA), Turtle Island
✨ Talia Landry (Mashpee Wampanoag), Youth Advisor for Mashpee NEA and President of the Wampanoag Community Development Corporation, Turtle Island

EarthSayers Judy Kipenda; Taila Landry; Pema Wangmo Lama

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