More biodiversity funding is reaching Indigenous communities. But who decides how it is spent?
More biodiversity funding is being directed towards Indigenous Peoples and local communities, with a significant shift from traditional conservation models where IPLCs have historically received less than one percent of international finance. However, experts highlight that control over how the money is spent remains a central question.
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Discuss/examine the implications of increased biodiversity funding for Indigenous Peoples and local communities in terms of their governance and decision-making power.
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Who was among the seven Indigenous representatives on the Cali Fund Steering Committee?
- A.Dr June Rubis
- B.Minister of Environment and Forests
- C.President of India
- D.CEO of a major conservation organization
The text states that Dr June Rubis is one of the seven Indigenous representatives on the Cali Fund Steering Committee.
What percentage of new biodiversity funding went to IPLC-led projects at recent GEF meetings?
- A.10%
- B.25%
- C.39%
- D.50%
The text states that nearly 39 per cent of new biodiversity funding went to IPLC-led projects.
How much percentage of the Cali Fund's resources is committed to IPLC-identified priorities?
- A.20%
- B.30%
- C.40%
- D.50%
The text states that the Cali Fund has committed 50% of its resources to IPLC-identified priorities.