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LETTER FROM OUR BOARD CHAIR
The protection of Indigenous peoples’ rights to their lands
public and influencing governments, donors, environmental
and territories, as well as the resources and support for
organizations, and the business sector to become more
their guardianship over these, are key factors
sensitive and responsive to Indigenous
in addressing climate change and ensuring
peoples’ realities, and to be respectful of
“I AM ESPECIALLY
the sustainability of the world’s biodiversity.
their rights, cannot be underestimated. Nia
HEARTENED BY
This intricate connection between the respect
Tero is in a good position to do this, and I
THE SIGNIFICANT
for rights, biodiversity conservation, and
am confident we will play a convening role
INCLUSION OF
sustainable use is well understood by Nia Tero,
in bringing together these actors to have
INDIGENOUS
and has shaped its vision, mission, and goals.
more constructive dialogues with Indigenous
PEOPLES IN NIA
As the former UN Special Rapporteur on
peoples.
TERO'S GOVERNING
Indigenous Rights, and as Chair of the Board
I would like to congratulate Nia Tero for
BODY, ADVISORY
of Nia Tero, I am especially heartened by the
the work it has done so far. As the Chair of
COUNCIL, AND
significant inclusion of Indigenous peoples in
the Board, I am certain that all of the world
PERSONNEL”
Nia Tero's governing body, advisory council,
will benefit from the expanding partnerships
Vicky Tauli-Corpuz • Board Chair
and personnel. From its inception, Nia Tero
that Nia Tero has established with Indigenous
.
affirmed The UN Declaration on the Rights of
peoples across the Earth.
Indigenous Peoples (UNDRIP) as a foundation
for its work. Nia Tero has also supported
initiatives to address criminalization and violence against
Indigenous peoples.
Since much of this work is pioneering in terms of scale,
Vicky Tauli-Corpuz
approach, and reach, highlighting the challenges faced and
Kankanaey Igorot
lessons learned are important; not just for Nia Tero, but also
Chair of the Board of Directors, Nia Tero
for others who are engaging similar efforts. Informing the
Vicky Tauli-Corpuz
NIA TERO - THRIVING PEOPLES. THRIVING PLACES.
NOTES FROM LEADERSHIP
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