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Meet the Global Alliance of Territorial Communities

The Global Alliance of Territorial Communities is a coalition of indigenous and local communities from the Amazon Basin, Brazil, Indonesia, Mesoamerica and the Congo Basin. Together we represent forest peoples in 24 countries, protecting more than 958 million hectares of tropical forests.

Five territorial organizations make up our Alliance: the Coordinating Body of Indigenous Organizations of the Amazon Basin (COICA), the Articulation of Indigenous Peoples of Brazil (APIB), the Mesoamerican Alliance of Peoples and Forests (AMPB), the Alliance of Indigenous Peoples of the Archipelago (AMAN) and the Network of Indigenous and Local Peoples for the Sustainable Management of Forest Ecosystems in Central Africa (Red de Poblaciones Indígenas y Locales para la Gestión Sostenible de los Ecosistemas Forestales en África Central (REPALEAC).

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E-learning tool on the rights of indigenous peoples

This UN Human Rights Office e-learning tool includes explanations on the key provisions of the UN Declaration on the Rights of Indigenous Peoples, real stories and case studies on how indigenous rights are translating into real life situations, possible actions by the United Nations mechanisms, activities and quizzes, tools and resources.

The e-learning tool is divided into two modules:

Understanding and applying the United Nations Declaration on the Rights of Indigenous Peoples (UNDRIP)

Promoting and defending the rights of indigenous peoples – find your way in cooperating with the United Nations human rights protection system

Once you successfully complete the course, you will get a certificate from the UN Human Rights Office.

To get started, visit the link below: https://elearning.ohchr.org/login/index.php

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High Seas Treaty & Biodiversity Beyond National Jurisdiction (BBNJ)

The High Seas Treaty, formally known as the Agreement on Biodiversity Beyond National Jurisdiction (BBNJ), ratified by over 60 nations and entering into force on January 17, 2026, is a historic international law designed to protect marine biodiversity in international waters.

Covering two-thirds of the ocean, it establishes a framework for creating marine protected areas (MPAs), conducting environmental impact assessments, and sharing benefits from marine genetic resources. 

Key Aspects of the High Seas Treaty

Protection Area: The treaty focuses on areas beyond national jurisdiction, which are international waters not owned by any single nation.

Marine Protected Areas (MPAs): It provides the first legal mechanism to establish protected areas in the high seas, essential for achieving the "30x30" goal (protecting 30% of the world's oceans by 2030).

Environmental Impact Assessments: Activities that may impact the high seas must now undergo rigorous environmental assessment standards.

Genetic Resources: The treaty outlines the fair and equitable sharing of benefits derived from marine genetic resources, which are important for scientific and commercial research (e.g., pharmaceuticals).

Capacity Strengthening: It aims to assist developing nations with technology transfer, financial resources, and scientific knowledge to participate in ocean conservation. 

Treaty: here

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Indigenous Women and Young Women Mapping the Way Ahead for Lives Free of Violences

ECMIA - Indigenous Women and Young Women Mapping the Way Ahead for Lives Free of Violences

The series “Indigenous Women and Young Women Mapping the Way Ahead for Lives Free of Violences” (2022) is the result of a joint creative eff

The series “Indigenous Women and Young Women Mapping the Way Ahead for Lives Free of Violences” (2022) is the result of a joint creative effort involving elderly and younger indigenous women with different profiles: leaders, lawyers, communicators, midwives and healers, academics and defenders. All share their reflections, initiatives and proposals to prevent, eradicate and respond to violences.

Publicaciones en español: http://ecmia.org/index.php/publicaciones

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Global Situation of Indigenous Women and Girls

The context of Indigenous Women and Girls has been well reflected in the United Nations Declaration on the Rights of Indigenous Peoples (UNDRIP) and the Convention on the Elimination of All Forms of Discrimination Against Women (CEDAW).

UN Women is proud to have partnered with the International Indigenous Women’s Forum (FIMI) for several years. This global study complements the Secretary-General’s Report on the Review and Appraisal of the Implementation of the Beijing Declaration and Platform for Action and Outcomes of the Twenty-Third Special Session of the General Assembly.

Read full report: https://fimi-iiwf.org/wp-content/uploads/2020/09/GlobalStudyFIMI_2020v.9englishRGB.pdf

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Despite Historic Participation, Indigenous Peoples Are Again Sidelined in Major Decisions at COP27

Despite Historic Participation, Indigenous Peoples Are Again Sidelined in Major Decisions at COP27

 Reporting on week two of COP27! The two-week 27th Conference of the Parties of the United Nations Framework Convention on Climate Change (U

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Did COP15 and COP27 do enough for Indigenous and Local Communities?

Did COP15 and COP27 do enough for Indigenous and Local Communities?

Following the UN climate change conference (COP27) and biodiversity conference (COP15) in 2022, ODI asked Indigenous Peoples and Local Commu

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COP27: Who listens to indigenous people?

Written by Marisol García Apagueño, president of the Federation of Indigenous Kichwa people in Chazuta, Amazonas (FEPIKECHA). This article was first published in Signos magazine (from the Institute Bartolomé de las Casas and the Center for Studies and Publications) in January 2023, Edition XLII.

Read:

https://www.forestpeoples.org/en/cop27/who-listens-to-indigenous-peoples