How ‘Fortress Conservation’ is Threatening Indigenous Peoples

ndigenous peoples safeguard nearly 80 percent of the world’s remaining biodiversity, yet scientists, governments, and NGOs continue to advocate for conservation models that remove or kill Indigenous communities. Fortress Conservation, a model of environmental protection that is based on the belief that biodiversity is best protected when isolated from human presence, remains a major facet of global conservation efforts, especially in the context of 30X30. During the 22nd session of the United Nations Permanent Forum on Indigenous Issues (UNPFII) in April, Grist Indigenous Affairs Editor Tristan Ahtone, joined by a panel of experts, journalists, and indigenous leaders, will explore the impact that fortress conservation efforts have on Indigenous populations around the world. They’ll address ways in which international actors strip Indigenous people of rights and territory, and ways in which world leaders can safeguard biodiversity without sacrificing human rights.
EVENT DETAILS
The conversation and reception will be in-person in the Ford Family Auditorium at the Ford Foundation Center for Social Justice, located at 320 E 43rd St, New York, NY 10017
There will also be a livestream of the conversation on Grist’s Facebook page.