Achieving global biodiversity goals hinges on the recognition of the crucial role and efforts, rights and governance of IPLCs over their lands and territories

Unequivocal evidence shows that any global conservation efforts, including calls to protect and conserve at least 30% of the world’s land, freshwater and oceans by 2030, hinge on strong IPLC participation and leadership in the framework negotiation process and will be unattainable without them.