THANK YOU FOR THE RAIN

Thur Nov 16,2017 18:30 - 19:45  video screening

“Five years ago, the Kenyan farmer Kisilu Musya started to use his camera to document his family, his village and the impact that climate change is having on both. They face floods, droughts, storms and when Kisilu’s house is destroyed by a storm, Kisilu starts a communal farmers’ movement and calls for action against the extreme consequences of the weather. Despite all the resistance Kisilu meets he makes it far in his struggle – all the way to both Oslo and the COP21 in Paris. The film is a story of hope from the frontline of climate change”

— http://thankyoufortherain.com/

IP Pavilion at COP23 - Important information for speakers and organizers

NOTE from the COP23 organizers:

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Dear ladies and gentleman,
 
The energy and excitement around COP 23 in Bonn is beyond expectations – and still growing.  Participation is higher than expected and we are about to enter the intensive period of high-level events.  This means that there may be challenges associated with accommodating all participants in the available facilities at certain peak times. 
 
The purpose of this message is to bring to the attention of event organizers and invited speakers that in the coming days the high levels of participation may necessitate limitations on access to the Bonn Zone.  Special efforts are being implemented to facilitate the entry of speakers to the premises in times of over-crowding, recognizing that the safety and security of all participants is our first priority.
 
In this context, event organizers are invited to take note of the following information, which is especially relevant in times when access to the premises is limited due to reaching the maximum capacity:
 
-           Provision has been made to enable speakers and event organizers to enter the premises (this does not apply to entourages).
-           In order to ensure speakers and event organizers can enter the premises, organizers are requested to provide an agenda with a full list of speakers by 17:00 the day before the event as well as a contact telephone number. Please fill in the attached list. 
-           Special welcome points will be established at both points of entry to the Bonn Zone where speakers and organizers can present themselves to be cleared for entry. Entry procedures would be facilitated by presentation of the related event program or invitation. Please look for signs reading: “Access Speakers for Side Events”. The welcome points are only opened in case of high participation.
-           Speakers and organizers are kindly requested to come to the venue as early as possible and to allow at least 1 hour to clear the entrance procedures before the events start. 
 
We would appreciate it if you could share the information with all speakers of your event.
 
With these arrangements, UNFCCC and the Government of Germany are confident that the success of the multitude of events showcasing climate action, and commitment to objectives of the Convention and the Paris Agreement will be assured.
 
Your Commercial Service Team

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COP23 Event Schedule at the IIPFCC Pavilion #COP23 Bonn, Germany

The Rights of IP Pastoralist in Africa and their contribution to climate Action

UNDERSTANDING CLIMATE RISKS, RESILIENCE AND RIGHTS by REPALEAC, IPACC

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The Role of Carbon Pricing Mechanisms in Achieving NDC - Nov13, 5pm-6pm

The Proposed Green Climate Fund Indigenous Peoples Policy by Tebtebba & IPGPCC

 We would like to Invite you to the side event of Tebtebba and the Indigenous Peoples’ Global Partnership on Climate Change, Forests and Sustainable Development on "cy:

IPs Day Agenda COP23 Bonn, Germany

Day Agenda

Indigenous Peoples Day - COP23 Bonn, Germany

Welcome all to the IPs day at room 12, Bonn Zone

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OPEN LETTER OF SUPPORT FOR Mr. RODION SULYANDZIGA

OPEN LETTER OF SUPPORT FOR Mr. RODION SULYANDZIGA

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Our Brother Mr. RODION SULYANDZIGA, a well-known Indigenous Peoples Activist had been arrested in the early hours on Sunday December 11, 2016. Police conducted a search in the apartment and Sulyandziga was brought in for questioning at the Konkovo district police department.

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Rodion Sulyandziga speaking at the UN conference on indigenous peoples in New York. Photo from the Facebook page of Indigenous Russia

He was released later on Sunday, but his computer has since been seized by the police.

Mr. Rodion runs the Moscow-based Center for Support of Indigenous Peoples of the North, an NGO known for providing training and development in capacity building and institution strengthening.

His work continues to benefit international movements for Indigenous Peoples’ rights, climate change, and environmental protection. IIPFCC believes that he must be allowed to continue this important work

More and more IIPFCC Members continue to co-sign the open letter.

LETTER AVAILABLE HERE

Agreed Parties:

1. Indigenous Women and Peoples Association of Chad

2. Asia Indigenous Peoples Pact (AIPP)

3. Indigenous Peoples National Steering Committee on Climate Change (IPNSCCC)

4. Mainyoito Pastoralists Integrated Development Organization (MPIDO)

5. Te Kopu, Pacific Indigenous & Local Knowledge Centre of Distinction

6. POINT Myanmar

7. International Work Group for Indigenous Affairs (IWGIA)

8. Center for Indigenous Peoples' Research and Development (CIPRED)

9. Tebtebba (Indigenous Peoples’ International Centre for Policy Research and Education)

10. Asia Indigenous Women's Network (AIWN)

11. Chirapaq, Centre of Indigenous Cultures of Peru

12. National Congress of American Indians

13. Pratima Gurung

14. Indigenous Persons with Disabilities Global Network (IPWDGN)

15. Nepal Indigenous Disabled Association (NIDA)

16. Porgera Alliance, Papua New Guinea

17. Congrès mondial Amazigh 18. Association de femmes de Kabylie

19. Independent Consultant & External Lecturer, University of Vienna, Austria

20. SONIA for a Just and New World as cosignatory

21. FORO INDIGENA DEL ABYA YALA.

22. International Indian Treaty Council

23. Indigenous Peoples of African Coordinating Committee IPACC

24. Unissons nous pour la Promotion des Batwa ( UNIPROBA)

25. Native American Rights Fund

26. Indigenous Environmental Network

27. Nepal Federation of Indigenous Nationalities (NEFIN)

28. Le centre d'Accompagnement des Autochtones Pygmées et Minoritaires Vulnérables (CAMV/DR-Congo)

29. Saami Council 30. Sámi Parliament of Norway

31. Le mouvement culturel amazigh du Maroc

32. Union pour l'Emancipation de la Femme Autochtone (UEFA/RDC)

33. Unissons nous pour la Promotion des Batwa (UNIPROBA), Burindi

34. United Confederation of Taíno People

35. Caribbean Amerindian Development Organization, Barbados

36. Pastoralists Indigenous NGOs Forum (PINGO's Forum), TANZANIA

37. First Nations Summit (Canada)

38. Polina Shulbaeva, CBD Indigenous coordinator for Russia and Eastern Europe

39. The Batwa Foundation

40. Asociación Savia Andina Pukara (ASAP)

41. Continental Network of Indigenous Women of the Americas

42. Association of Indigenous Village Leaders in Suriname (VIDS)

43. Network for Indigenous Peoples of the Solomons (NIPS)

44. Te Kopu Network

45. Uganda Civil Society Coalition on Indigenous Peoples (UCSCIP) 

46. Indigenous Livelihoods Enhancement Partners (ILEPA)

47. Aliansi Masyarakat Adat Nusantara (AMAN), Indonesia

48. Lelewal, Cameroon

49. Bangladesh Indigenous Peoples Network on Climate Change and Biodiversity (BIPNet), Bangladesh

50. Maleya Foundation, Bangladesh

51. Chief Gary Harrison, Artick Athabascan Council

52. Youth Federation of Indigenous Nationalities (YFIN Nepal)

 

COP22 Conference Venue Information

The COP22 venue is at Bab Ighli is located approximately 10 minutes away from the Marrakech city centre and 10 minutes from Marrakech Airport. It consists of the main conference area, also known as the “Blue Zone”, and space for civil society and other participants also known as the “Green Zone”.

Registration

Registration is open from 5 November until Friday, 18 November 2016, from 8.00 a.m. to 7.00 p.m.  The acknowledgement letter of the participant’s confirmation, obtained through confirmation in the online registration system, and a valid passport or a nationally approved photo identification card should be presented to the registration staff in order to ensure the issuance of your badge.)

Daily Caucus:

IPs Caucus daily meeting will take place from 9.00 AM-10.00 AM at room Arabian at Blue zone

Banking

Opening days and hours of the office of Bank Al-Maghrib at the Bab Ighli conference site: From Monday, 7 November, to Friday, 18 November 2016, from 9.00 a.m. to 4 p.m.

Please note that the Bank office will be closed on Saturday, 12 November, and Sunday, 13 November 2016. The Bank office is located in the Services area

COP 22 Bus Shuttle

Shuttle Service to COP22 site (Bab Ighli)

Shuttle service in the city of Marrakech will be provided free of charge for all participants (on presentation of badge) from November 5 to 18 from 6am to midnight, according to the following schedule:

– Peak hours (7am-10am and 6pm-8pm): shuttle every 15 minutes

– Off-peak hours (6am-7am; 10am-6pm and 8pm-midnight): shuttle every hou

Indigenous Peoples Dialogue with UNFCCC States Parties

The Indigenous Peoples' dialogue with Parties to the UN Framework Convention on Climate Change (UNFCCC) took place on 5 Nov at Hotel Meridien in Marrakech from 2-5 pm. 

Indigenous Peoples Dialogue with UNFCCC States Parties

COP22 President Mr. Salaheddine Mezouar and Morocco Minister of Environment, Ms. Hakima El Haite addressed the representatives of Indigenous Peoples from seven geo-political regions attending the dialogue. On behalf of International Indigenous Peoples Forum on Climate Change (IIPFCC), Ms. Jannie Staffansson put forward the key demands of indigenous peoples for COP22.

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COP22 President Mr. Salaheddine Mezouar 

Minister of Environment, Ms. Hakima El Haite

The dialogue between Indigenous Peoples and States was interactive, constructive and set a good path for future dialogues with parties to the UNFCCC. Government representatives from France, Norway, Australia, Indonesia and New Zealand were present in the dialogue. 

Ms. Hindou Oumarou Ibrahim, the co-chair of Indigenous Peoples’ Caucus moderated the session. The IIPFCC will soon be distributing the Indigenous Peoples' political statement in abridged and longer versions in the coming days.

IPs caucus meeting and Pavilion at COP22

Greetings Sisters and Brothers,

We hope and believe that you are zipping up your bags and beginning your travels to Marrakesh, Morocco

We would like to update you all on the following:

• The Global IPs caucus will takes place on 6 November at the Meridien Hotel, Avenue Mohammed VI from 9.00 AM to 6.00 PM. 
• The official opening of indigenous peoples and local communities pavilion will be on 8 November from 11:00 AM to 12:30 PM at Green Zone.
• IPs Caucus daily meeting will take place from 9.00 AM-10.00 AM at room Arabian at Blue zone

We look forward to impacting the Climate Change processes and implementation of the Paris Agreement

COP 22 Info Brief

COP 22 Info Brief: Useful websites and links

As we look forward to hosting your participation in COP 22 ( Marrakesh 7-18, Nov 2016, we wish to link you to some useful resources and websites for respective information.

Official COP 22 website is http://www.cop22.ma/ Please interact and note the following very informative sections:

• Useful information about Morocco: here
• Traveling to the Kingdom of Morocco: here
• Map of the COP Space: below

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Further, the following websites offer an overview of the respective Schedule of Negotiations and Side events in both Zones:

• Blue Zone side events:  here... *Accreditation needed
• Green Zone side events ( Civil Society Space): here

The Indigenous Peoples' and Communities' Pavilion will be located inside the Civil Societies Space (Green Zone). We will provide additional information on getting there.