Breaking Barriers With Public Consultations
We represented indigenous youth and peoples at the United Nations General Assembly in the preparatory meeting for Stockholm+50 and at the actual conference in Stockholm in June 2022. Through a public consultation held both physically and digitally in April 2022, we received 1000+ great ideas and concerns on safeguarding indigenous cultures, land and rights in terms of sustainable development from India, South Africa, Angola, Nigeria, Bolivia, Peru, Ecuador from 100+ different indigenous peoples groups. Through this engagement, we invited indigenous youth and peoples to express their views on the environmental changes they want to see in 2050 as indigenous people and the message they would like to give to the leaders of that world.
According to the UN, indigenous peoples account for around 5% of the world's population and 15% of the world's severe poverty. Indigenous peoples frequently lack access to schools in their native languages, and language barriers between Indigenous learners and teachers contribute to significant education and the digital gap between indigenous peoples and the general public. Due to this, the public consultation was also conducted in physical mode by our on-ground team.
Overall, we received dialogues in textual, video, and audio forms in more than 50+ native languages and not just in English. The native language interaction was translated by our on-ground team and core team members to assist the general public in understanding the economic and political perspectives of indigenous peoples.
The public consultation was actively published on all social media platforms, including the Green Forum (UNEP). This effective involvement of indigenous youth and communities was critical in comprehending global concerns and ideas about environmental challenges.
Indigenous Community Dialogue
Indigenous Perspectives on Global Leadership and Aspirations for 2050
Emer Flores
From Moroyacu Community, Lideres Awajun San Martin, Peru.
K.S. Rai
From Namchi, Sikkim is a member of the Rai community.
James Vasha
A Tangkhul Naga community member from Ukhrul district.
Bonita Khakhlary
A proud member of the Bodo community from Assam.
Pomacochas President
CC San Lucas shared his views at the consultation.
Biruti Ingti
Discuss Karbi traditions in Assam's Karbi Anglong district.
MEDIA CHANNELS
Our public consultation and UN representation were featured in media, highlighting indigenous climate adaptation and global collaborations. The news, translated into native languages, noted that indigenous peoples protect 80% of the world’s biodiversity.
