Statement of the IIPFCC at the Joint Opening Plenary at COP27

Statement of the International Indigenous Peoples Forum on Climate Change (IIPFCC),

Joint Opening Plenary at COP27, Sharm El Sheikh, Egypt November 6, 2022

The IIPFCC statement was delivered by youth representative, Mr. Nourene Ahmat Yaya

Climate change is a matter of life and death. State actions have fallen far short, Greenhouse gas emissions and global temperatures are increasing, threatening genocide for Indigenous Peoples in Africa, the Arctic, Coastal, Small Island and all other ecosystems.

Indigenous Peoples’ rights are inherent, collective and internationally recognized, including rights to life, self-determination, lands and territories, food systems, and free prior and informed consent. We will not allow these rights to be diminished by conflating us with minorities, vulnerable groups or local communities.

We have the right to full and direct participation, including our youth, women, persons with disabilities and knowledge holders, in all UNFCCC bodies and processes including the new Article 6 grievance mechanism and the creation of a new financing mechanism accessible to Indigenous Peoples from all regions and eco-systems.

Carbon markets and offsets, geo-engineering, “Net Zero” frameworks, “Nature-based solutions”, “ecosystem services” do not cut emissions and are new forms of colonization.

The NDC’s must include clear indicators for drastic reduction of greenhouse gas emissions, including the accelerated phase out of fossil fuels in order to maintain the 1.5-degree Paris commitment. The Paris Agreement also commits States to respect, promote and consider their obligations to the rights of Indigenous Peoples in climate action. The Global Stock Take must focus on implementation of these commitments.

We commit to real solutions based on our knowledge, practices and time-tested sciences, and the full exercise of our rights, at the United Nations and in our own territories. We will continue to work with you for the survival of our children, and yours.

Thank you.

Note: This statement presented yesterday (in Arabic) by an Indigenous representative from the African Region last night in the plenary at formal opening of the COP 27 in Sharm el-Sheikh Egypt.  The statement was limited to 2 minutes and a longer version was submitted to post. The IIPFCC statement was adopted after several hours of discussion by the entire Indigenous Peoples Caucus during preparatory meeting this past weekend.  More than 200 IPs representatives from all regions are present.

Indigenous Peoples' Caucus Preparatory Meetings 5th & 6th November

The Indigenous Peoples’ Caucus Preparatory meeting will take place from the 09:00-19:00 on Saturday 5th November, and 09:00 - 18:00 on 6th November, at the Kalimera Restaurant of the Marina Hotel. Located with a view of Naama Bay, we have reserved an area which is partially outside. The venue is accessible for mobility impaired participants. If you have any accessibility needs, please contact us in advance or on arrival.

Address: Kalimera Restaurant at the Marina Hotel, Naama Bay, Al Sultan Qabous-Mashaba, 46628, Egypt (Google Maps: https://goo.gl/maps/nYKNSDS6qifFiQAZ7 )

Please see the attached documents below for the draft agenda.

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La reunión preparatoria del Cónclave de los Pueblos Indígenas tendrá lugar de 09:00 a 19:00 horas el sábado 5 de noviembre, y de 09:00 a 18:00 horas el 6 de noviembre, en el Restaurante Kalimera del Hotel Marina. Situado con vistas a la bahía de Naama, hemos reservado una zona parcialmente exterior. El lugar es accesible para los participantes con problemas de movilidad. En caso de necesitar algún tipo de accesibilidad, póngase en contacto con nosotros con antelación o a su llegada.

Dirección: Restaurante Kalimera en el Hotel Marina, Bahía de Naama, Al Sultan Qabous-Mashaba, 46628, Egipto

(Google Maps: https://goo.gl/maps/nYKNSDS6qifFiQAZ7 )

En los documentos adjuntos encontrará el proyecto de orden del día.

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PARTICIPACIÓN EN LA COP27: UNA FORMACIÓN PARA LOS PUEBLOS INDÍGENAS

Participación en la COP27: una formación para los pueblos indígenas

Jueves 27 de octubre de 2022

10:00 – 13:00 EST

Se realizarán las siguientes presentaciones, con la oportunidad de hacer preguntas y debatir sobre cada tema:

• Historia de la participación de los Pueblos Indígenas y oportunidades para participar en la CMNUCC: Andrea Carmen, directora ejecutiva de Consejo Internacional de Tratados Indios y antigua copresidenta del grupo de trabajo de la Plataforma de Comunidades Locales y Pueblos Indígenas (LCIPP)

• Puntos de entrada en las negociaciones de la CMNUCC y programa para la COP27: Graeme Reed, copresidente del Foro Internacional de los Pueblos Indígenas sobre el Cambio Climático; abogado y asesor climático de la Asamblea de las Primeras Naciones de Canadá

• Contribuciones determinadas a nivel nacional (NDCs) y COP27 101: Sameera Savarala, Contribuciones y negociaciones determinadas a nivel nacional, Promesa Climática del PNUD

• Observaciones finales: Rochelle Diver, Consejo Internacional de Tratados Indios

Hay interpretación simultánea disponible en español, francés y portugués.

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ENGAGING IN COP27: A TRAINING FOR INDIGENOUS PEOPLES

ENGAGING in COP27: A Training For Indigenous Peoples

Thursday, 27 October

10am – 1pm EST

The following presentations will take place, with an opportunity for questions
and discussion on each topic:

• History of Indigenous Peoples’ Engagement and Opportunities to Engage
  in the UNFCCC: Andrea Carmen, Executive Director, International Indian
  Treaty Council and former Co-Chair, Facilitative Working Group of the Local
  Community and Indigenous Peoples Platform

• Entry Points into UNFCCC Negotiations and Agenda for COP27: Graeme
  Reed, Co-chair, International Indigenous Peoples Forum on Climate Change;
  Climate Adviser, Assembly of First Nations, Canada

• Nationally Determined Contributions (NDCs) and COP27 101: Sameera
  Savarala, Programme Specialist, NDCs and Negotiations, UNDP Climate
  Promise

• Closing remarks: Rochelle Diver, International Indian Treaty Council

Simultaneous interpretation available in Spanish, French, Portuguese

REGISTER HERE

IIPFCC / FIPICC Pavilion: Call for Proposals at COP 27 / Convocatoria de Propuestas para la COP 27 / Call for proposals for COP 27

*Español más abajo / En français ci-dessous

The International Indigenous Peoples Forum on Climate Change (IIPFCC) is now accepting proposals for events and exhibits to be held at the Indigenous Peoples' Pavilion during COP27 in Sharm el-Sheikh, Egypt. The Pavilion, located in the Blue Zone, will facilitate the effective representation of Indigenous Peoples by communicating and amplifying their messages during the COP27 negotiations. It will also serve as a learning and knowledge exchange center on Indigenous Peoples' issues in the climate context, showcasing solutions based on Indigenous knowledge. To this end, it will convene online and hybrid events such as presentations, policy dialogues and panel discussions.

This Open Call for Proposals invites Indigenous Peoples, Indigenous organizations, supportive organizations, and Parties to submit the events they would like to host at the Pavilion by September 12, 2022. For those interested, please fill complete the Call-for-Sessions (https://forms.gle/hAmaNuXmLw6JMGaEA). For questions, please reach out to Rosario Carmona (rosariocarmonayost@gmail.com).

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El Foro Internacional de Pueblos Indígenas sur Cambio Climático está aceptando propuestas de events y exposiciones a realizarse en el Pabellón de los Pueblos Indígenas during COP27 in Sharm el-Sheikh, Egypt. El Pabellón will be planned and programmed by a team of indigenous representatives from the FIPICC region: Africa, el Ártico, Asia, América Latina y el Caribe, América del Norte, el Pacífico y Rusia y Europa del Este.

El Pabellón, located in the Zona Azul, will be a platform visible to communicate and amplify the messages of the indigenous pueblos during the COP27 negotiations. Its purpose is to facilitate the effective representation of the indigenous pueblos, providing a meeting space dedicated to coordinating the communication and promotion strata, as well as also amplifying the solutions of the indigenous pueblos before the climatic climate basadas en el conocimiento indígena. También will serve as a center of learning and interaction of conocimientos on the problems of the indigenous pueblos in the climatic context. Para ello, convocará events como presentationaciones, diálogos políticos, mesas redondas, lanzamientos de publicaciones, etc. Estos events serán tanto presenciales como hybridos,

Al igual que en años anteriores, el Pabellón de los Pueblos Indígenas will attract high level attention, with ministers of Estado, ministers and other functionaries and political leaders, medios de comunicación mundiales y miembros del public in general que visitarán el espacio y participarán en su programa.

Esta convocatoria para propuestas invita a los pueblos indigenas, las organizaciones indígenas, las organizaciones solidarias y las Partis a presentar propuestas de events antes del 16 de septiembre de 2022. the UNFCCC ("una credential").

If you preguntas, póngase in contacto con rosariocarmonayost@gmail.com

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Le Forum international des peuples autochtones sur le changement climatique (FIPACC) accepte désormais les propositions d'événements et d'expositions qui se tiendront au Pavillon des peuples autochtones pendant la COP27 à Sharm el-Sheikh, en Égypte. Le Pavillon, situé dans la Zone Bleue, facilitera la représentation effective des Peuples Autochtones en communiquant et amplifiant leurs messages pendant les négociations de la COP27. Il servira également de centre d'apprentissage et d'échange de connaissances sur les questions relatives aux peuples autochtones dans le contexte climatique, en présentant des solutions fondées sur le savoir autochtone. À cette fin, il organisera des événements en ligne et hybrides, tels que des présentations, des dialogues politiques et des tables rondes.

Cet appel à propositions ouvert invite les peuples autochtones, les organisations autochtones, les organisations de soutien et les parties à soumettre les événements qu'ils souhaitent organiser au Pavillon avant le 12 septembre 2022. Les personnes intéressées sont invitées à remplir l'appel à propositions (https://forms.gle/hAmaNuXmLw6JMGaEA). Pour toute question, veuillez contacter Rosario Carmona (rosariocarmonayost@gmail.com).