Pre-COP26: Voices of Indigenous youth as agents of change Oct 1
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.
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
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Pre-COP26: Voices of Indigenous youth as agents of change Oct 1