The role of Indigenous Peoples and Local Communities in conserving the Amazon and preventing tipping points (ID section 41)
9:00-9:10
Welcome / Introduction to the session
Marielos introduces the Panel and the topic of the role of Indigenous Peoples and Local Communities in conserving the Amazon and preventing tipping points
9:10-9:25
Luciana warns about the risks of the Amazon becoming a carbon source and will deliver a powerful message on the Amazon tipping point and importance of standing forests
9:25-9:40
Carmen will present an analysis of deforestation inside and outside indigenous territories (2000-2020 data) and projections for the next 5 years.
9:40-9:55
Ane will address the main threats to Indigenous territories, their significance in terms of ecosystem services, and the role of transnational initiatives in reducing these impacts.
9:55-10:15
Panel Discussion
Open questions in chat
10:15-10:30
Gasodá will share some experiences of Indigenous communities in managing their territories and seeking conflict resolution solutions and explore how scientists and knowledge systems can collaborate and create space for governments and society to acknowledge and embrace these invaluable values.
10:30-10:45
Lilian will bring some challenges and opportunities to improve local capacity for territorial management of stakeholders with legitimate territorial rights.
10:45-11:00
André Baniwa
Experience in sustainable local development and the importance of traditional or cultural knowledge of indigenous peoples for protecting forests and climate
11:00-11:15
Marielos will connect the key findings and recommendations of the Science Panel for the Amazon to the outcomes of the preparatory meeting for the Amazon Summit concluding the session with unified recommendations from these important events
11:15-11:35
Panel Discussion
Open questions in chat
11:35-11:40
Wrap up and Closing
Recap of key findings and recommendations
Marielos Peña-Claros
