Indigenous peoples call for direct funding to protect nature at COP16 on biodiversity

At COP16, Indigenous organizations, like AIDESEP, emphasized the need for resources to reach those on the front lines of climate change and biodiversity.

Jose Esach of CONFENIAE stated, 'Indigenous people take care of more forests and territories, yet we are the ones who receive the least,' highlighting the funding disparity.

Tabea Cacique from AIDESEP lamented, 'Very little reaches the territories,' and urged, 'Do not look at us as Indigenous peoples who cannot manage the funds; teach us.'

Indigenous representatives at COP16 advocates for streamlined funding processes, emphasizing that the current bureaucratic systems hinder effective resource distribution to communities.

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