It’s time for Indigenous solutions

The FSC Indigenous Foundation is happy to announce its participation in Climate Week New York. As a leading global advocate for Indigenous-led climate solutions, the Foundation will join key organizations and global leaders in addressing critical environmental issues and promoting sustainable practices.

Indigenous Peoples’ traditional knowledge offers vital solutions to the climate crisis. They manage over 25% of the global landmass, making the future of Indigenous territories key to global sustainability. The FSC-IF seeks to integrate Indigenous knowledge into climate strategies and supports Indigenous leaders, for the future of our planet and for us all. Catch us at our side events listed below, or reach out to organize a meeting. 

It’s time to lead with Indigenous solutions and make a meaningful impact. Join us in driving positive change.

Supporting Indigenous Self-Determination, Self-Reliance, and Self-Governance in Nature-based Solutions

Date and time: Monday, September 23rd, 2024, 10:30 – 11:30

Location: Nature Positive Hub, Convene, 101 Park Ave, New York. Room: Chrysler Forum

Description: Indigenous Peoples are at the forefront of land protection. Although they comprise less than 6% of the world’s population, their collective territories are close to 25% of the land base and contain 80% of the world’s remaining terrestrial biodiversity. However, Indigenous Peoples face countless challenges that limit their capacity to strengthen their livelihood practices and secure rights and self-determination within their territories. The moderated panel will highlight the necessity of Indigenous-led climate solutions and barriers to achieving a healthier planet.

This event will illustrate the reciprocal relationship Indigenous Peoples have with Mother Earth, demonstrating the role of Free, Prior, and Informed Consent in rights-based approaches, and discussing partnerships between businesses and Indigenous organizations to support self-determination. It is hosted by the Forest Stewardship Council (FSC), the world’s most respected and widespread forest certification system, and the FSC Indigenous Foundation (FSC-IF), a global Indigenous-led organization working to elevate Indigenous Peoples in their contribution to the protection of Mother Earth and recognize them as providers of solutions and partners to fight against global challenges. 

Panelists:  

Hindou Omarou Ibrahim Chair of FSC Indigenous Foundation Council and Chair of the UN Permanent Forum on Indigenous Issues

Moderator: Satnam Manhas, R.P.F., Senior Manager, Indigenous Capacity Support Canada, FSC Indigenous Foundation 

Erica Fensom, DocuSign, Vice President, Corporate Affairs 

Sergio Guzman, manager of the community forest Guatecarbon REDD+ project, in Guatemala 

Join us to learn how you can support Indigenous nature-based solutions.

Register here. 

Our People, Our Future: From Commitment to Actions

Date and time: September 26, 2024, 9:30 – 11:30 am

Location:  Studio 3, 873 Broadway, #401,  New York, N.Y 10010

Description: This event, hosted by the FSC Indigenous Foundation and Health in Harmony will connect Indigenous Peoples with business and philanthropy, offering an opportunity to engage and scale social, environmental, and economic impact when working together. It will provide the opportunity to:

• Discover solutions: Learn about Indigenous approaches to climate change, land degradation, deforestation, and biodiversity loss.
• Contribute resources: Find actionable ways to contribute your resources and expertise towards impactful projects, gender equality, and youth empowerment. Indigenous Peoples are key to addressing pressing global challenges, such as climate change and biodiversity loss. Through collaboration, we can make a significant impact in these areas.  
• Build partnerships: Network to form strategic alliances for sustainability.  
• Boost business value: Discover how integrating ecosystem services can enhance sustainability, including biodiversity, carbon markets, and beyond.
• Verify impact: Learn methods for impact verification to ensure your contributions are making a measurable difference.

Panelists:

Hindou Oumarou Ibrahim, Chair of FSC Indigenous Foundation Council and President of the UN Permanent Forum on Indigenous Issues

Jerome Foster II, Climate Activist

Solange Bandiaky-Badji, President and Coordinator, Rights and Resources Initiative

Rachel Markham, Principal, Patchwork Collective

Ashley Emerson, Co-CEO Business and Scale, Health in Harmony 

Moderator: Satnam Manhas, Senior Manager, Indigenous Capacity Support Canada, FSC Indigenous Foundation 

Join us in this transformative journey to drive positive change and sustainability.  

Register here. 

Connect with us

The FSC-IF is leading global efforts toward resilient Indigenous-led solutions, but we cannot do it alone. We call on partners to help us achieve visionary goals by leveraging the power of your resources, expertise, and innovation. If you would like to meet us during Climate Week to discuss how we can build sustainable solutions together, write to us at fsc.if@fsc.org.