EcoDecoded Episode 4: COP 16- Evaluating Programs relating to Biological Diversity related to indigenous peoples and local communities

In the EcoDecoded Podcast episode on the latest developments under the Convention on Biological Diversity (CBD), the hosts explore the recent draft decision aimed at amplifying the role of indigenous peoples in biodiversity conservation. This episode highlights key elements of the program introduced at the CBD’s 16th Conference of the Parties, including initiatives to integrate indigenous knowledge systems, protect traditional practices, and ensure equitable benefit-sharing.

The podcast unpacks Article 8(j), which centers on protecting indigenous knowledge and practices tied to…