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Elatia partners from Centro de Culturas Indígenas el Perú (CHIRAPAQ), Centro para la Autonomía y Desarrollo de los Pueblos Indígenas (CADPI), Conselho Indigena de Roraima (CIR), Mainyoito Pastoralist Integrated Development Organization (MPIDO) and Tebtebba are currently following negotiations in the ongoing United Nations Framework Convention on Climate Change (UNFCCC) Bonn Climate conference through the Indigenous Peoples' caucus.

World Oceans Day | 8 June 2026

Reimagine: Beyond the World We Know, A New Relationship With Our Ocean

Indigenous Peoples have always been close to nature—forests, mountains, and oceans. They have long served as stewards and guardians of these ecosystems, contributing to the overall health of Mother Earth, not merely as beneficiaries.

For Indigenous communities, oceans, seas, and rivers are not distant bodies of water; they interact together. These waters provide shelter, livelihood, and social and cultural spaces.

In the Philippines, like many other Indigenous coastal communities, the Tagbanua Indigenous Peoples demonstrate through their knowledge systems how ancestral governance and management sustain marine ecosystems.

This , let us strengthen and reimagine our relationship with the oceans. Let us protect them. Let us be their guardians.

| Report on the Situation of the Rights of the Indigenous Peoples Living in Paraguay

The report, available in Spanish, was written by Oscar Ramón Ayala Amarilla and published by the International Work Group for Indigenous Affairs (IWGIA). It evaluates the human rights situation based on the 2022 National Indigenous Census and recent surveys.

Scan the QR code below to read or download the full report, or click the link here: https://indigenousnavigator.org/publication/report-on-the-situation-of-the-rights-of-the-indigenous-peoples-living-in-paraguay

| Report on the Situation of the Rights of the Indigenous Peoples Living in Paraguay

The report, available in Spanish, was written by Oscar Ramón Ayala Amarilla and published by the International Work Group for Indigenous Affairs (IWGIA). It evaluates the human rights situation based on the 2022 National Indigenous Census and recent surveys.

Key Findings:
• Demographics: Indigenous people represent 2.29% of Paraguay's total population, comprising 19 distinct peoples across five linguistic families.
• Land Rights: While 83.8% of communities possess land, significant challenges remain regarding legal titles. In the Eastern Region, deforestation and agribusiness expansion threaten traditional livelihoods like hunting and fishing.
• Socioeconomic Gaps: Indigenous populations face disproportionate poverty levels (66.2% vs. the 26.4% national average). Access to basic services is limited, with only 25.3% having access to running water compared to 79% nationally.
• Health and Education: The report highlights a critical infant mortality rate of 109 per 1,000 live births and an average of only 4.3 years of schooling for those aged 15 and older.

Scan the QR code below to read or download the full report, or click the link here: https://indigenousnavigator.org/publication/report-on-the-situation-of-the-rights-of-the-indigenous-peoples-living-in-paraguay

International Day for Biological Diversity

"Acting local for global impact"

On this , we celebrate the power of local action in shaping global impact. continue to stand at the forefront of biodiversity conservation as stewards of forests, waters, seeds, traditional crops, and knowledge systems that sustain life and ecosystems for generations.

Outcomes from Indigenous Peoples Assistance Facility ( ) Cycle 6 projects in Asia show how Indigenous Peoples’ initiatives strengthen biodiversity through the promotion of traditional crops and wild edibles, conservation of local , and institutionalized community conservation practices. These efforts not only protect ecosystems but also strengthen seasonal food availability, dietary diversity, food sovereignty, and nutritional well-being for healthy and resilient communities.

As we mark this day, we recognize that supporting Indigenous-led initiatives based on , systems and practices such as seed banks and traditional food systems are essential for and sustainable use for the global vision of living in harmony with nature.

🌿 Indigenous Peoples of the Africa region are warmly invited to join an important virtual dialogue with the World Health Organization (WHO) on the draft Framework for Respectful Engagement with Indigenous Peoples on Biodiversity, Health and Traditional Knowledge Systems.

🌍 🙌𝗪𝗮𝗻𝘁 𝗵𝗮𝗻𝗱𝘀-𝗼𝗻 𝗲𝘅𝗽𝗲𝗿𝗶𝗲𝗻𝗰𝗲 𝗮𝘁 𝘁𝗵𝗲 𝗨𝗻𝗶𝘁𝗲𝗱 𝗡𝗮𝘁𝗶𝗼𝗻𝘀 𝘄𝗵𝗶𝗹𝗲 𝘀𝘂𝗽𝗽𝗼𝗿𝘁𝗶𝗻𝗴 𝗜𝗻𝗱𝗶𝗴𝗲𝗻𝗼𝘂𝘀 𝗿𝗶𝗴𝗵𝘁𝘀? 𝗩𝗼𝗹𝘂𝗻𝘁𝗲𝗲𝗿 𝘄𝗶𝘁𝗵 𝗗𝗼𝗰𝗶𝗽 𝗳𝗼𝗿 𝗘𝗠𝗥𝗜𝗣 𝟮𝟬𝟮𝟲!

Docip is looking for motivated volunteers to support Indigenous Peoples’ delegates during the 𝟭𝟵𝘁𝗵 𝗦𝗲𝘀𝘀𝗶𝗼𝗻 𝗼𝗳 𝘁𝗵𝗲 𝗘𝘅𝗽𝗲𝗿𝘁 𝗠𝗲𝗰𝗵𝗮𝗻𝗶𝘀𝗺 𝗼𝗻 𝘁𝗵𝗲 𝗥𝗶𝗴𝗵𝘁𝘀 𝗼𝗳 𝗜𝗻𝗱𝗶𝗴𝗲𝗻𝗼𝘂𝘀 𝗣𝗲𝗼𝗽𝗹𝗲𝘀 (𝗘𝗠𝗥𝗜𝗣) and its preparatory Caucus meetings in Geneva.

🌍 𝗪𝗮𝗻𝘁 𝗵𝗮𝗻𝗱𝘀-𝗼𝗻 𝗲𝘅𝗽𝗲𝗿𝗶𝗲𝗻𝗰𝗲 𝗮𝘁 𝘁𝗵𝗲 𝗨𝗻𝗶𝘁𝗲𝗱 𝗡𝗮𝘁𝗶𝗼𝗻𝘀 𝘄𝗵𝗶𝗹𝗲 𝘀𝘂𝗽𝗽𝗼𝗿𝘁𝗶𝗻𝗴 𝗜𝗻𝗱𝗶𝗴𝗲𝗻𝗼𝘂𝘀 𝗿𝗶𝗴𝗵𝘁𝘀? 𝗩𝗼𝗹𝘂𝗻𝘁𝗲𝗲𝗿 𝘄𝗶𝘁𝗵 𝗗𝗼𝗰𝗶𝗽 𝗳𝗼𝗿 𝗘𝗠𝗥𝗜𝗣 𝟮𝟬𝟮𝟲! 🙌

Docip is looking for motivated volunteers to support Indigenous Peoples’ delegates during the 𝟭𝟵𝘁𝗵 𝗦𝗲𝘀𝘀𝗶𝗼𝗻 𝗼𝗳 𝘁𝗵𝗲 𝗘𝘅𝗽𝗲𝗿𝘁 𝗠𝗲𝗰𝗵𝗮𝗻𝗶𝘀𝗺 𝗼𝗻 𝘁𝗵𝗲 𝗥𝗶𝗴𝗵𝘁𝘀 𝗼𝗳 𝗜𝗻𝗱𝗶𝗴𝗲𝗻𝗼𝘂𝘀 𝗣𝗲𝗼𝗽𝗹𝗲𝘀 (𝗘𝗠𝗥𝗜𝗣) and its preparatory Caucus meetings in Geneva.

This is a unique opportunity to look behind the scenes of international human rights advocacy and make a tangible impact.

🔹 𝗪𝗵𝗮𝘁 𝘆𝗼𝘂 𝘄𝗶𝗹𝗹 𝗯𝗲 𝗱𝗼𝗶𝗻𝗴: Assist delegates with media creation, note-taking, statement collection, and practical coordination to ensure their voices are heard effectively.
📅 𝗗𝗮𝘁𝗲𝘀: July 11–17, 2026
📍 𝗟𝗼𝗰𝗮𝘁𝗶𝗼𝗻: UN Headquarters, Geneva, Switzerland
⏰ 𝗗𝗲𝗮𝗱𝗹𝗶𝗻𝗲 𝘁𝗼 𝗮𝗽𝗽𝗹𝘆: June 20, 2026

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During her intervention at the launch of the Policy Brief “Indigenous Peoples in Migration Pathways”, held as a side event of the International Migration Review Forum (IMRF) on May 7, 2026, Ms. Pichamon Yeophantong, Chairperson of the UN Working Group on Business and Human Rights, underscored that the inclusion of Indigenous peoples in migration governance should not be optional, but should in fact be grounded in the legal obligation of states to protect human rights, and the responsibility of businesses to respect them. She emphasized that the policy brief provides a crucial roadmap in relation to how this can be achieved.

Read or download the full Policy Brief here: https://tinyurl.com/ipmgsdg

During her intervention at the launch of the Policy Brief “Indigenous Peoples in Migration Pathways”, held as a side event of the International Migration Review Forum (IMRF) on May 7, 2026, Ms. Pichamon Yeophantong, Chairperson of the UN Working Group on Business and Human Rights, underscored that the inclusion of Indigenous Peoples in migration governance should not be optional, but should in fact be grounded in the legal obligation of states to protect human rights, and the responsibility of businesses to respect them. She emphasized that the policy brief provides a crucial roadmap in relation to how this can be achieved.

Read or download the full Policy Brief here: https://tinyurl.com/ipmgsdg

| Indigenous Peoples face the worst impacts of climate change, yet their voices are often left out of national climate plans. This report uses data gathered directly by the Gurung community in Nepal and the Munda community in Bangladesh to show how the climate crisis threatens their lands, livelihoods, and cultural survival. By highlighting critical gaps in current policies, the report shows why Indigenous knowledge and leadership are essential for real climate action.

Scan the QR code below to read or download the full report, or click the link here: https://indigenousnavigator.org/publication/climate-change-and-indigenous-peoples-rights-in-nepal-and-bangladesh-insights-from

One of the highlights of the IPAF 6th Cycle Learning Exchange was the Outcome Framework session led by Dr. Dhrupad Choudhury, Senior Adviser at The Indigenous Partnership for Agrobiodiversity and Food Sovereignty (TIP) and an expert on IFAD’s social, environmental, and climate assessment procedures (SECAP).

In his discussion, Dr. Dhrupad linked the framework to the UN Food Systems Summit, noting agriculture’s role in climate change, biodiversity loss, and water insecurity. He stressed that Indigenous Peoples’ food systems offer solutions by providing nutritious food while protecting ecosystems.

He emphasized: “So, despite the fact that we all contribute in some way to biodiversity loss, climate change, and water insecurity, there is still hope. The reason is that people around the world are engaged in food systems – particularly ' food systems – which provide nutritious food for billions while safeguarding biodiversity and critical ecosystems. That is the conclusion.”

| Indigenous migration isn’t a simple economic choice; it is a reality forced by land dispossession and climate change for up to 500 million people globally. Despite this scale, global policies often treat Indigenous Peoples as invisible or merely "vulnerable," ignoring their collective rights and cultural continuity.

Author: Wilfredo V. Alangui

Swipe through to explore why we must shift from "managing movement" to advancing justice.

Read or download the full Policy Brief here:
https://indigenouspeoples-sdg.org/index.php/english/all-resources/ipmg-position-papers-and-publications/ipmg-submission-interventions/265-policy-brief-indigenous-peoples-in-migration-pathways/file?fbclid=IwY2xjawRuRsBleHRuA2FlbQIxMABicmlkETF4VlJad3JqUHBGdVRQdDdKc3J0YwZhcHBfaWQQMjIyMDM5MTc4ODIwMDg5MgABHkijN5LPjeY-BXjqaDb8AUnD1wLuiqUtJuYzvfcKSPrcuCZ0HJqgnFU_Aw2l_aem_ftP7ULYmBDhI55Od69EuoA