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Protecting Biodiversity: Voices from Climate Change Affected Communities

This document encapsulates the insights from various speakers at the Go4BioDiv events, highlighting the urgent need to preserve biodiversity in the face of climate change. From the stories of indigenous communities experiencing the impacts of environmental degradation to calls for intergenerational action, the messages emphasize the intersection of human survival and ecological balance. The narratives draw attention to the importance of ocean conservation for islanders and the essential role of youth in driving action for a sustainable future. Collectively, these voices highlight the urgency for global cooperation towards biodiversity conservation.

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Protecting Biodiversity: Voices from Climate Change Affected Communities

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  1. …in parallel to CBD-COPs 2008, 2010 and 2012

  2. Go4BioDiv Japan ‘Our Treasures at Risk – World Heritage in Times of Climate Change’ October 2010, in parallel to CBD-COP10

  3. Go4BioDiv India 2012 ‘Conserving coastal and marine biodiversity for sustaining life and livelihood’ October 2012, in parallel to CBD-COP11

  4. “ We are the link between the older generation and the future generation. With human demand for naturalresources constantly growing, weare faced with the daunting task of ensuring the survival of mankind without compromising that of biodiversity. Go4BioDiv Messenger Monika , Namibia

  5. “ Take a look at me. Take a look at my friends. Our homelands are suffering the consequences of climate change. We are not just another story in the news. We are the ones who need action now. This is personal! Go4BioDiv Messenger Avaaraq, Ilulissat Icefjord World Heritage, Greenland

  6. “ I am an islander, and the ocean is a part of my life. Without the ocean, I would not know who I am. The ocean was there when we were born into this nation and it has nurtured us with the food and resources that we need to live and survive in this world. Go4BioDiv Messenger 2012Heather Ketebengang, Palau, Rock Islands Southern Lagoon, new marine World Heritage site since 2012

  7. “ • From Go4BioDiv experience: • Assure funding of projects/Youth Forum over several cycles ischallenging (FUND?) • Establishment of Youth structures in International Orgaisations/Processesischallenging • Strategically drive youthprojects in different Programmes of IUCN • Partner withMembers on theirYouthProjects

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