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Indigenous Pastoralists communities of northern Kenya: Guardians of Biodiversity in a Changing Climate

  • Indigenous Peoples Pavilion. COP 29 Blue Zone, Zone D, CP4. Baku, Azerbaijan (map)

Host Organisation

(IMPACT) Indigenous movement for peace advancement and conflict Transformation

Description

This side event explores the essential role indigenous pastoralist communities in northern Kenya play in safeguarding biodiversity while facing the challenges of a changing climate. The session will highlight how these communities represent the principles of “solidarity for a green world” through their deep-rooted connection with nature and collaborative efforts to sustain ecosystems. Furthermore, it will demonstrate how indigenous pastoralists are key partners in the global movement for climate resilience, urging greater solidarity in addressing the twin crises of biodiversity loss and climate change.

Speakers

Moderators for this session will be Ramson Karmushu -MIKIA / Madeleine Wörner-Misereor

Speakers:

Desmond Lempaira – Program Manager, IMPACT

Sajila Pamita – Landscape and community resilience program, IMPACT

Languages

English

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