Canada Announces New Partnerships to Support Global Biodiversity and Indigenous-Led Action at COP16
Montreal, October 29, 2024 – At the 16th Conference of the Parties (COP16) to the United Nations Convention on Biological Diversity (CBD), Canada announced several new partnerships to support global biodiversity conservation and Indigenous-led action.
Partnership with the Indigenous Leaders Initiative for Biodiversity (ILIB)
Canada has pledged CAD 15 million over five years to support the Indigenous Leaders Initiative for Biodiversity (ILIB), a global network of Indigenous leaders working to protect biodiversity and promote sustainable land management practices. This partnership will enhance ILIB’s capacity to build Indigenous leadership and amplify Indigenous voices in international biodiversity discussions.
Indigenous Guardians Program
The Government of Canada is also investing CAD 30 million over five years in the Indigenous Guardians Program, which supports Indigenous communities to monitor and protect their traditional territories. This program will help strengthen Indigenous knowledge systems and empower Indigenous communities to manage their lands and resources sustainably.
Global Peatlands Initiative
Canada has joined the Global Peatlands Initiative, a partnership of countries and organizations working to protect and restore peatlands. Peatlands play a vital role in carbon storage, water regulation, and biodiversity conservation. Canada’s participation in this initiative will contribute to global efforts to reduce greenhouse gas emissions and protect these critical ecosystems.
Indigenous Partnerships for Sustainable Development
The Government of Canada has established a new Indigenous Partnerships for Sustainable Development initiative, which will provide Indigenous communities with funding and support for projects that promote biodiversity conservation, climate resilience, and economic development. This initiative will help empower Indigenous communities to achieve their sustainable development goals.
Canada’s Commitment to Biodiversity
These partnerships demonstrate Canada’s commitment to supporting global biodiversity conservation and Indigenous-led action. Canada is a signatory to the CBD and has set ambitious targets for biodiversity protection, including protecting 30% of lands and waters by 2030.
“Canada is taking bold action to protect biodiversity and support Indigenous-led conservation efforts,” said Steven Guilbeault, Minister of Environment and Climate Change. “These new partnerships will help us achieve our ambitious targets and make a meaningful contribution to global biodiversity conservation.”
COP16
COP16 is a major international event that brings together representatives from governments, Indigenous communities, and non-governmental organizations to discuss and negotiate global biodiversity policy. The conference is taking place in Montreal, Canada, from December 7-19, 2024.
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