Razan Al Mubarak, UN Climate Change High-Level Champion for COP28, co-hosted Climate Week NYC’s major event “Indigenous Peoples Direct Access to Finance from COP28 to COP30.”
Alongside fellow High-Level Champion Nigar Arpadarai and Minister Sonia Guajajara of Brazil, Ms. Al Mubarak moderated a panel that delved into how Indigenous communities, which steward a quarter of Earth’s terrestrial surface and over one-third of its intact forests, currently receive less than 1% of global climate finance despite their vital role in conservation:
“Billions of dollars have been promised to support Indigenous communities, but funding is not flowing fast or far enough. It's encouraging, however, to see a growing coalition of organizations committed to enhancing financial flows to Indigenous Peoples.”
During the Climate Week NYC event, representatives from forest groups, Indigenous organizations, multilateral development funds, and businesses gathered to review progress on facilitating direct finance and plan the next steps. Ms. Al Mubarak emphasized the urgency of accelerating financial mechanisms that empower Indigenous Peoples to lead climate action, highlighting their critical role in protecting biodiversity and promoting sustainable development.
Additionally, special thanks were extended to partners, including Brazil’s COP30 presidency, the International Indigenous Peoples’ Forum on Climate Change (IIPFCC), and The Christensen Fund, for their collaboration in driving forward this crucial dialogue.
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