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X-WR-CALNAME:Rights\, Benefits\, and Climate Action: Strengthening Indigeno
 us Participation in Jurisdictional REDD+ 
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DESCRIPTION:This talk examines how to ensure Indigenous Peoples are meaning
 fully involved in jurisdictional REDD+ initiatives\, with their rights saf
 eguarded and their perspectives actively shaping decisions. It highlights 
 practical approaches for designing benefit-sharing systems\, implementing 
 safeguards\, and establishing governance models that reflect both climate 
 goals and Indigenous priorities. Drawing on lessons from diverse regions\,
  it showcases successful collaborations among governments\, Indigenous org
 anizations\, and civil society that have advanced equitable\, transparent\
 , and high-integrity climate finance. Attendees will gain concrete strateg
 ies and real-world examples to strengthen Indigenous participation in REDD
 +\, fostering trust\, resilience\, and lasting outcomes for both climate a
 nd biodiversity.  \n\nEdgar Godoy is a senior environmental strategist and
  trained biologist with over 15 years of experience in sustainable forest 
 governance\, climate change mitigation\, and jurisdictional REDD+ implemen
 tation. He holds a degree in biology and has built his career through lead
 ership roles in international NGOs\, government collaborations\, and multi
 lateral platforms. He is a former Director for Rainforest Alliance Latin A
 merica and has provided technical support to Mexico’s National Protected
  Areas Commission (CONANP).\nEdgar specializes in forging lasting partners
 hips with subnational governments\, Indigenous Peoples\, and local communi
 ties to design and scale high-integrity forest carbon finance solutions. W
 ith deep expertise in policy frameworks\, safeguards\, and benefit-sharing
  mechanisms\, he ensures technical assistance aligns with country prioriti
 es while fostering inclusive climate action.\nHis leadership has been pivo
 tal in advancing carbon market readiness\, facilitating ERPA negotiations\
 , and engaging diverse stakeholders across Latin America\, Africa\, and So
 utheast Asia. By connecting policy\, science\, and local priorities\, Edga
 r brings strategic insight and diplomatic skill to the fight against defor
 estation\, helping shape equitable\, lasting climate solutions.
LOCATION:G08\, Uris Hall
SUMMARY:Rights\, Benefits\, and Climate Action: Strengthening Indigenous Pa
 rticipation in Jurisdictional REDD+ 
URL;VALUE=URI:https://events.cornell.edu/event/rights-benefits-and-climate-
 action-strengthening-indigenous-participation-in-jurisdictional-redd
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