{"id":53918,"date":"2022-05-22T01:43:44","date_gmt":"2022-05-21T23:43:44","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/www.greenpeace.org\/international\/?p=53918"},"modified":"2026-06-29T15:26:09","modified_gmt":"2026-06-29T13:26:09","slug":"10-facts-biodiversity-nature-protection-indigenous-peoples-rights","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/www.greenpeace.org\/international\/story\/53918\/10-facts-biodiversity-nature-protection-indigenous-peoples-rights\/","title":{"rendered":"10 facts about biodiversity, nature protection, and Indigenous Peoples\u2019 rights"},"content":{"rendered":"\n

From unimaginable habitat loss to heartbreaking species extinctions, it shouldn\u2019t be a surprise to any of us that our biodiversity – the variety of life in the world – continues to suffer from human greed, exploitation, encroachment, and neglect \u2013 putting short-term profit above all else. All life on this planet interacts and interconnects. All life relies on the biodiversity that surrounds it  to thrive and survive.  <\/p>\n\n

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Deforested and burnt area already being used for cattle ranching in Porto Velho, Rond\u00f4nia state, Brazil.
\u00a9 Christian Braga \/ Greenpeace<\/div><\/figcaption><\/figure>\n\n

A critical juncture in our global crisis biodiversity loss, The Convention on Biological Diversity (CBD) COP15<\/a> is planned to be held later this year in Kunming, China. This meeting will be absolutely critical to determine how we as a global community impact biodiversity over the next ten years. <\/p>\n\n

To succeed, the CBD COP15 negotiations must ensure greater protections for Indigenous Peoples and local communities and their civil rights, particularly land rights. Greenpeace also supports the call for a 30×30 (\u201cthirty-by-thirty\u201d) policy to protect at least 30% of the world\u2019s land and 30% of the oceans by 2030, if it is in cooperation with Indigenous Peoples and local communities. Their knowledge, practices and stewardship make them the most qualified guardians of nature. <\/p>\n\n

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On April 9, The Free Land Camp participated in the protest in favor of democracy. In a peaceful way and using their songs and dances, indigenous peoples remembered the importance of guaranteeing the rights of all.
\u00a9 Tuane Fernandes \/ Greenpeace<\/div><\/figcaption><\/figure>\n\n

For this year\u2019s World Biodiversity Day (22 May), here are 10 quick facts to keep you up-to-date on what\u2019s happening with biodiversity. <\/p>\n\n