Coastal Indigenous Peoples: Challenges & Priorities, SDG Media Zone - 2025 UN Ocean Conference.

Conversation on strengthening participation of Indigenous Peoples in the global blue economy and marine policy.

Conversation on strengthening participation of Indigenous Peoples in the global blue economy and marine policy.

This session will share preliminary findings from the World Bank's Indigenous-led regional profiles on Indigenous Peoples in coastal and marine environments. Despite 27 million Indigenous Peoples across 87 countries depending on these ecosystems, they remain underrepresented in the global blue economy and marine policy. The session will highlight key challenges, priorities, and best practices to strengthen their direct participation, followed by a panel discussion on advancing inclusion through informed policy and partnerships.

Speakers:

• Johnson Jament, Founding Director of BlueGreen Coastal Resources, India, and Member of the Asian Indigenous Peoples Pact Foundation
• Milika Sobey, Member, Women in Fisheries Network of Fiji

Moderator:

Dianna Pizarro, Global Coordinator for Indigenous Peoples, World Bank

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The Conference aims to drive urgent action to conserve and sustainably use the oceans, seas and marine resources for sustainable development. Ocean science, pollution, fishing, maritime transport, biodiversity, financing and cooperation are among the issues to be tackled.

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