Despite our role as protectors of forest ecosystems, Indigenous communities receive less than 1 percent of global climate finance.
As a member of the Shuar community in the Ecuadorian Amazon, I've collaborated with local, national, and global organizations to defend Indigenous rights for more than 20 years. I've constantly underscored the need for direct, flexible, and timely finance that aligns with the cultural and economic realities of Indigenous communities.
credits prevent deforestation in intact forests. These credits don't receive adequate recognition, and as a result, Indigenous communities are sidelined from much-needed funding. Ignoring the importance of carbon credits meet the CCP standards. Not recognizing
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