Pre-COP26: Voices of Indigenous youth as agents of change 

Organised by The Center for Native American Youth, Global Indigenous Youth Caucus, YOUNGO

Friday, October 01, 2021 | 14:30 –16:30 CEST  

 Food security & socio-economic dimensions. This pre-COP26 roundtable explores how Indigenous youth have perceived and experienced the COVID-19 crisis, including how this crisis has compounded the pre-existing pressures of climate change on their food systems.

During the roundtable, Indigenous youth-led initiatives are presented to highlight the importance of adopting integrated approaches to issues of health, climate change and food systems.

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Welcoming remarks 

14.30 -14.35

Zitouni Ould Dada, FAO, Deputy Director of the Office of Climate Change, Environment and Biodiversity

Pre-recorded Indigenous Youth as strategic allies for food systems 

14.35 -14.40

Roxana Borda Mamani, YOUNGO representative Indigenous Youth,

Keynote Speech 

14.40 -14.50

Veronica Ellis, Ministry for Primary Industries New Zealand

Indigenous Youth as agents of change in climate justice 

14.50 - 14.55

Carson Kiburo, Global Indigenous Youth Caucus

Indigenous youth as agents of change in America 

14.55 - 15.00

Jennifer Peacock, The Center for Native American Youth

FAO’s work with Indigenous youth 

15.00 - 15.10

Yon Fernandez-de-Larrinoa, FAO, Chief, Indigenous Peoples Unit

Introduction to the publication “Indigenous youth as agents of change” 

15.10- 15.15

Anneleen Van Uffelen, FAO

Introduction of the indigenous youth initiatives  

15.15 - 16.05

Promotion of resilience through health, infrastructure and sustainable agriculture in the Mochongoi community of the Endorois peoples –Kenya

Amoz Yator, Kipkandule Code Area (KCA)

Chi-Nations Youth Council securing nutrition and food in Chicago- United States of America

Anthony Tamez-Pochel, Chi-Nations Youth Council

Lake Sebu young indigenous women using innovative ways to ensure income and food security during the COVID-19 lockdown in the Philippines

Kathleen Ramilo, FAO Philippines Lake Sebu Indigenous Women and Farmers Association (LASIWFA)

The Indigenous Support Project providing access to food, water, and health related products to communities in Canada

Anna Feredounnia, The Indigenous Support Project

Indigenous youth collaborating locally to ensure food security, allow hygiene and personal protection in the Navajo Nation – United States

Shandiin Herrera, The Navajo & Hopi Families COVID-19 Relief Fund

Q&A session 

16.00 - 16.25

Closing remarks 

16.25 - 16.30

Jessica Vega Ortega, Co-Chair, Global Indigenous Youth Caucus, 2021 United Nations Food Systems Champion