Objectives of BIPNetCCBD

Some core objectives of BIPNet-CCBD:

a) To ensure the full and effective participation of the representatives of indigenous peoples at national and international policy-level meetings on climate change and environment issues.

b) To lobby the concerned government agencies/departments to account for and provide due regard to the traditional knowledge of indigenous peoples.

c) To ensure the inclusion of indigenous representatives in State delegations and obtain support of the government for Indigenous Peoples’ concerns on climate change.

d) To establish mechanisms for the engagement of relevant government agencies with Indigenous Peoples and other stakeholders at the national level, and to address the concerns of Indigenous Peoples.