“Clarifying Norms in Conservation and Human Rights” side event will be held at the 55th session of the Human Rights Council.

The purpose of this side event is multifaceted. Firstly, it aims to raise awareness about the significant impact of conservation and funding organizations on Indigenous Peoples, specifically focusing on the repercussions for their human rights. Secondly, it seeks to convene experts from various relevant fields to participate in a comprehensive examination and clarification process regarding the standards applicable to these scenarios. Additionally, the initiative aims to facilitate the clarification of human rights standards relevant to conservation efforts, particularly highlighting the roles of conservation organizations and funders. Moreover, it aims to spotlight key advancements made within the KM-GBF concerning acknowledging Indigenous Peoples’ roles. Lastly, the webinar intends to foster discussions surrounding challenges and requirements, including the necessity for additional human rights guidance, to address the human rights implications of nature conservation effectively.

Date: Friday, 08 March 2024
Duration: 13.00 hours to 14.00 hours CET.
Format: In-person and online
In-person: Room XXV, Palais des Nations
Livestream: Webex [Meeting number: 2741 656 7384 | Password: tkCpv5fiS92] Themes: Rights of Indigenous Peoples and other rights-holders in conservation, challenges and needs including additional human rights guidance, and KM-GBF

Speaker panel:
• Astrid Puentes Riano, Expert Consultant (video)
• David Boyd, United Nations Special Rapporteur on Human Rights and the Environment
• Joan Carling, IPRI (video)
• John Knox, Henry C. Lauerman Professor of International Law, Wake Forest University
• Mali Ole Kaunga, IMPACT Kenya (video)
• Meg Caldwell, Packard Foundation (video)
• Patricia Mupeta-Muyamwa, The Nature Conservancy
• Moderator: Soo-Young Hwan