A Rights-Based Approach to Ocean Resilience: Community-Led Governance as a Pillar of Climate Action
Thursday, November 30, 2023 12:30 PM to 1:30 PM · 1 hr. (Asia/Dubai)
Main Theatre
Movilizatorio
Climate Justice & Empowered Voices
Information
This event spotlights the vital connection between human rights, marine conservation, and local governance, highlighting communities' pivotal role in a just climate transition. Leaders from frontline communities of the global south will take the stage to offer unique perspectives on climate change impacts, adaptation, and mitigation strategies. The event aims to deepen understanding of overlooked perspectives from women, local communities, and Indigenous people dependent on ocean resources.
Lead Organization
Entity
Movilizatorio
Speakers
JM
Julia Mountsoueke
Network of Women Fish Breeders and Processors of Fishery Products in the Republic of the Congo (RFEMTC)ZB
Zoila Bustamente
National Confederation of Fishers of ChileJS
Julián Salgado
Network of Artisanal and Ethnic Fishers and Aquaculture of ColombiaDS
Dani Setiawan
Indonesia Traditional Fisherfolks Union (KNTI)SR
Sebastiao Rodrigues
National Platform for Small Scale Fish Workers (NPSSFW) from IndiaBJ
Britta Johnston
Environmental Defense Fund