World Oceans Day

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 Coord...