The Caucus’s model of collaborative action and diverse membership illustrates a transformative approach to leadership, where inclusivity and collective decision-making drive meaningful change. Their historic achievements, including the integration of gender justice into global biodiversity…
Traditional notions of leadership in conservation often center on authority figures who dictate the direction of initiatives without meaningful input from affected communities. However, true leadership should be collaborative, inclusive, and reflective of diverse perspectives. Reimagining…
The Young Professional group under the Ïã¸ÛÁùºÏ²Ê¿ª½±½á¹ûÏÖ³¡Ö±²¥-CEESP Theme on Governance, Equity, and Rights (TGER) is bringing together youth-focused and policy-oriented perspectives from young leaders who are engaged in work associated with the environment including research and advocacy.Ìý
The "Entrenamiento en CiudadanÃa Ambiental" (ECA) by Eco Maxei, launched in 2020 and now in its fifth generation, exemplifies a transformative approach to leadership and justice in environmental advocacy.
Learning for Governance (LfG) aims to amplify governance stories from across the world and hopes to bring together insights from various places and contexts. In addition, LfG has the objective to provide a platform for documenting and disseminating community leadership and stories.
Unama'ki Institute of Natural Resources (UINR) has been a leader in advancing Indigenous leadership in Mi'kma'ki (Atlantic Canada) and has been an important voice for Indigenous self-determination and enhanced roles in natural resource management.Ìý
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In September 2024, Daphney Kiki, the CEESP Young Professional Focal Point for Oceania, attended the Oceania Regional Conservation Forum (ORCF) hosted by the International Union for Conservation of Nature (Ïã¸ÛÁùºÏ²Ê¿ª½±½á¹ûÏÖ³¡Ö±²¥) in Suva, Fiji. This gathering included passionate environmentalists, Indigenous…
Adrian Dwiputra serves as the Young Professional Focal Point for the Ïã¸ÛÁùºÏ²Ê¿ª½±½á¹ûÏÖ³¡Ö±²¥ CEESP South to East Asia Region and is currently a Ph.D. candidate at the National University of Singapore's Centre for Nature-based Climate Solutions. In this piece, Adrian shares valuable insights from their experience…
By Helen Newing, University of Oxford, and Helen Tugendhat, Forest Peoples Programme
A major new guidance document on conservation and human rights will be launched on 29th October 2024 at CBD COP16. The document offers a comprehensive overview of international human rights…