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07/11/2024

27/10/2024

Traditional (Indigenous) Knowledge Holders of Biodiversity

Did You Know?

The San and Khoe are recognised as the oldest Traditional Knowledge holders of the medicinal and healing properties of Aloe ferox, as the plant is associated with cultural and spiritual practice.

24/10/2024

Indigenous Peoples Network of Southern Africa (IPNeSA)

21/10/2024

IPNeSA will host a Side Event at COP 16

We will be sharing Sustainable Use of Natural Resources, Fauna and Flora, including a focus on Transition Minerals, also called Critical Minerals. Transition Minerals include Rare Earth Minerals, Copper, Graphite, Nickel, Cobalt, Lithium and Manganese.

Our express purpose with today's Side Event is to introduce the conference participants to Sustainable Use of Natural Resources, Wildlife, Fisheries and to advocate for our Indigenous Peoples Access Benefit Sharing (ABS).

Welcome to COP 16!

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Join Us at COP16 CBD! 🌍
Southern Africa’s Indigenous Peoples are sharing their experiences in sustainable use and conservation. 🌿✨

Learn how traditional knowledge and practices from the region can contribute to conserving biodiversity and promoting fair benefit-sharing from natural resources. At our side event, we’ll discuss how these communities are helping the world think through and work towards Global Biodiversity Targets 5 & 9.

📅 *21 October 2024 | 15h15 - 16h10*
📍 *Magdalena CG2, COP16 CBD*

20/10/2024

Indigenous Peoples Network of Southern Africa (IPNeSA) in a Meeting with the Indigenous Peoples of the World and the Executive Secretary of the Convention on Biological Diversity (CBD) - Astrid Schomaker

We are currently in discussion with the CBD Executive Secretary, discussing the governments commitments to the plight of Indigenous Peoples and the difficulties of Protecting our Lands and Territories.

We are one day away from the official opening of the Conference of the Parties (COP 16).

The President of Columbia will join us this afternoon. Looking forward to hearing him and over 100 Ministers of across the world.

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18/10/2024

Indigenous Peoples Network of Southern Africa (IPNeSA) Delegates

18/10/2024

Indigenous Peoples Network of Southern Africa (IPNeSA) Delegates in Cali

Yesterday, various states updated the conference regarding their program and implementation of the Goals and Targets of the CBD (Convention on Biological Diversity). South African government made a presentation but did not include the Indigenous San and Khoe People. Botswana and Namibia Governments did not make any submissions. It's a cause for concern, because this platform is where countries called parties come and account. We will engage the governments today.

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17/10/2024

Indigenous Peoples Network of Southern Africa (IPNeSA) currently in the African Governments Delegates Caucus

The representatives of African Governments are currently in a Caucus at the COP 16, reporting back and reflecting on yesterday's SBI submissions.

They are reporting that Capacity Building and Lack of Financial Support is a serious problem. We will hopefully give you greater clarity on their position as the conference progress.

IPNeSA - Resources Rights Protection

16/10/2024

Indigenous Peoples Network of Southern Africa (IPNeSA) attended the first Africa Caucus at COP 16 SBI

IPNeSA would like to appreciate the open mindedness of the African Leaders at COP 16 SBI Meeting. We are relieved to know that the Africa Caucus Representatives support our position on Sustainable Use through both Customary and Commercial practice.

Our attendance of COP 16 has already started delivering on our aims and objectives. We will now continue to lobby governments of Namibia, South Africa, Botswana and other African and world governments for our extended objectives. We are having a good day at the office.

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