11 July
16:40 — 17:40
EdHeroes Global Forum
Despite comprising 6 percent of the world population, Indigenous Peoples protect 80 percent of the Earth’s biodiversity. At the same time, they are over-represented among those living in extreme poverty (World Bank). Today, more than ever, Indigenous Peoples’ long-standing stewardship of the environment, leadership and knowledge are critical to finding meaningful solutions to the climate crisis, reversing biodiversity loss and advancing a more sustainable relationship with our planet (World Economic Forum).
The past decade has witnessed remarkable economic and social transformations, prompting a reevaluation of Indigenous assets, including their lands, culture, and economic activities such as agriculture and environmental practices. Increasingly, evidence underscores the economic prowess and potential of Indigenous communities, exemplified by indicators like the size of the Navajo Nation’s GDP and ventures like the Hard Rock Café.
This panel will discuss successful, positive cases of Indigenous Peoples’ economic development. Themes will cover conservation, the greening economy, and employment/livelihoods.
Register at: https://global.edheroes.forum/
Anishinabeg/Haudenosaunee – Bear Clan, is a member of Kitigan Zibi Anishinabeg First Nation, Maniwaki, Quebec. He is Senior Vice- President Education, Communications and Services at First Nations Education Administrators Association
President and CEO of Sharp Global Development, LLC. Former 23rd President of the National Congress of American Indians (NCAI)
World Bank’s Global Coordinator for Indigenous Peoples and a Senior Social Development Specialist
Senior Adviser World Bank Education EdHeroes Advisory Board Member
Education, economics and public policy 