The DGM Global team is excited to share an update on DGM Mozambique (MozDGM), which received approval from the World Bank Board on Wednesday, December 6. This is a big accomplishment and a necessary step to begin project implementation.
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“This is my 5th year participating in the Conference of the Parties (COP) of the [UNFCCC]. It is promising to see many of the commitments made in Paris beginning to come to fruition. The Local Communities and Indigenous Peoples (LCIP) Platform…has presented a space for indigenous peoples and local communities (IPLCs) to have a continuing role in climate action.”
Read MoreThis past week, from November 27th to December 1st, The National Executing Agency (Solidaridad Network) for the Ghana Country Project held their 2nd National Steering Committee (NSC) meeting and technical training for DGM Field Officers and NSC Members.
Read MoreThe DGM is excited to launch the COP23 Special Edition Newsletter. Check it out for a deep-dive into the major milestones achieved for indigenous peoples and local communities during the 2 week negotiations!
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“While I was young…many Indigenous Peoples leaders traveled to participate at the [UN] Conference on Environment and Development in 1992 in Rio de Janeiro. Our brother Mr. Marcus Terena made a statement on behalf of indigenous peoples and said ‘we offer our contribution with our science and wisdom, are you ready to hear us?’.'“
Read MoreToday, COP 23 reached one of the major priorities expected for this year’s climate negotiations: a decision to operationalize the Local Communities and Indigenous Peoples Platform (LCIP Platform)…This is a step forward in recognizing the knowledge systems and efforts of local communities and indigenous peoples in addressing climate change.
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From November 1-3, the DGM held its 2nd Annual Global Exchange in Bonn, Germany. The exchange was designed specifically to support the effective participation of indigenous peoples and local communities in the upcoming 23rd Conference of the Parties (COP 23) of the UNFCCC.
Read MoreThe DGM program is excited for its upcoming Global Exchange and participation in UNFCCC COP23 in Bonn, Germany. See event details within.
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