Messages of particular relevance to IPLCs from IPBES assessments
Key messages and background information in the Summaries for Policymakers (SPMs) of IPBES assessments demonstrate the importance of Indigenous and local knowledge and the crucial role of Indigenous Peoples and local communities (IPLCs) in the conservation and sustainable use of biodiversity. Following requests from IPLCs, these messages and relevant background are now presented in documents that aim to make this information more accessible. These are available below.
Invasive alien species (2023)
Summary for IPLCs available in English here (other languages to come)
Sustainable use of wild species (2022)
Summary for IPLCs available in:
You can also watch a webinar on the key messages here, in English, French and Spanish
Values and valuation of nature (2022)
Summary for IPLCs available in:
You can also watch the webinar on the key messages here, in English, French and Spanish
Global Assessment (2019)
Summary for IPLCs available in:
