We Believe…

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• Indigenous around the world have perspective that is necessary both to combat the climate crisis and to overcome pressures associated with an increasing population.

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• Appropriate support of Indigenous communities is essential for desired adaptations to a changing climate and increasing political pressures.

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• Policies can only be effective if they include all peoples.

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• Governance that gives equal voice to the biosphere as a whole is obligatory for long term success of any government.

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• A holistic, contextual approach to policy formation and implementation is essential.

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• That as an organization we have a duty to reflect our speech within our actions.