As indicated by the indigenous leaders of the Selva Central, the titling of indigenous lands allows for the reduction of socio-environmental conflicts, deforestation and as such, decreases greenhouse gas emissions and strengthens the food sovereignty of indigenous peoples.
Read MoreThe DGM Global Steering Committee and Global Executing Agency are thrilled to congratulate indigenous peoples and the Green Climate Fund (GCF) on the adoption of the GCF Indigenous Peoples Policy (GCF/B.19/05). During the GCF’s Board Meeting in Songdo, South Korea this week, one of the major priorities of indigenous peoples was the adoption of the Indigenous Peoples Policy. The policy was adopted this morning, February 27, with no questions or objections.
Read MoreThe Forest Investment Program (FIP) Pilot Countries Meeting is taking place this week in Luang Prabang, Lao PDR. The Dedicated Grant Mechanism for Indigenous Peoples and Local Communities is a unique element of the FIP, established to ensure the continuous participation of IPLCs in their investment strategies.
Read MoreAfter a successful first year of exchanges, the DGM Global Project kicked off the 2nd Africa Regional Exchange in Kumasi, Ghana. The exchange, which was from August 28th- August 31st, 2017, had representation from all of the DGM Africa projects, along with a participant from a DGM project in Nepal to foster cross-regional exchange.
Read MoreDGM Global, with the support of DGM Brazil, is preparing for the last exchange of the fiscal year to be held in Minas Gerais, Brazil between June 15-20, 2017. Participants will have the opportunity to see first-hand community-driven projects that have been funded at the DGM national level that focus on income-generating activities and sustainable forest management.
Read MoreThe Asia Regional Exchange on IPLC engagement in Climate Change and Policy took place from Friday February 10th until Monday, February 13th, 2017 in Chiang Mai, Thailand.
Read MoreThe World Bank highlights the DGM and its' efforts to strengthen the capacity of indigenous peoples and forest communities to participate in efforts to reduce deforestation and forest degradation! Read more about the shift towards community-based forestland here!
Read MoreIndigenous peoples and local community leaders from around the world came to Marrakesh to contribute to the agenda for the action of Paris Agreement. The DGM has coordinated the participation of 8 leaders from Asia, Africa and Latin America prepared to focus on providing inputs mainly related to Climate Finance, NDCs, NWP, Adaptation, and agriculture among other important topics.
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