Why attend
Indigenous custodians of sacred natural sites and territories are our best guides for protecting natural and cultural land and seascapes, nurturing biodiversity, and reconnecting to the spiritual dimensions of Nature. We can all benefit from listening to their wisdom as we grapple with climate chaos and environmental governance failures.
Session agenda
Moderator

Ms Fiona WILTON
11:00 - 12:30
Sacred Lands and Waters,
The Gaia Foundation
Uruguay
11:00 - 12:30
Panelist

Mr Appolinaire OUSSOU LIO
11:00 - 12:30
Président du Conseil D'Aministration,
Groupe de Recherche et d'Action pour le Bien-Être au Bénin
Benin
11:00 - 12:30

Ati Gunnawi Viviam Misslin IZQUIERDO
11:00 - 12:30
Auxiliar de Investigación ,
Colombia
11:00 - 12:30


Ms Caleen SISK
11:00 - 12:30
Chief,
Winnemum Wintu Tribe
United States of America
11:00 - 12:30

TABARO DENNIS
11:00 - 12:30
Director,
African Institute for Culture and Ecology (AFRICE)
Uganda
11:00 - 12:30
Facilitator

Mr Christopher (Toby) MCLEOD
11:00 - 12:30
Filmmaker - Journalist,
Sacred Land Film Project
United States of America
11:00 - 12:30

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