20th November 2024 Building Peace with Nature through the Kumming-Montreal Global Biodiversity Framework By Indigenous Peoples Of Africa Coordinating Committee (IPACC) In a recent gathering in Cali, Colombia, the world witnessed a momentous event that not only set the pace for peace with nature but also nurtured the values and wisdom of Indigenous communities. The
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Africa’s hunter-gatherer and nomadic pastoralist peoples have lived symbiotically and sustainably within Africa’s ecosystems for millenia. Their Traditional Knowledge Systems are treasure houses of indigenous knowledge.
Under colonialism, African hunters and nomads suffered land dispossession and cultural oppression. In the post-colonial era, they’ve advocated for their land, cultural and human rights.
Now, in this Age of Climate Change, Africa’s hunter-gatherer and
nomadic pastoralist peoples are recognised as frontline guardians and managers
of African biodiversity, and provide early warning for climate change trends.
We appeal to African governments to formally recognise the
Traditional Knowledge Systems and practices of hunters and nomads.
*YOUR SIGNATURE
