Daria Egereva Explains Why Indigenous Participation Is Essential to the Biodiversity Plan
Feb 9
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In a video published on 13 July 2024 for International Biodiversity Day, the International Indigenous Forum on Biodiversity shares a message from Daria Egereva, a representative of the Selkup Indigenous people.
The accompanying description emphasizes that Indigenous peoples and local communities must participate in the Biodiversity Plan because their cultures, traditions and lands depend on biodiversity. It highlights free, prior and informed consent at every level.
The video documents Egereva’s peaceful international advocacy before her arrest.
Source: International Indigenous Forum on Biodiversity — 13.07.2024
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