Abstract:

Indigenous peoples’ and local community lands cover a third of the earth’s territories. The fact that 91% of them are in good or fair ecological condition today is a testament to the effectiveness of long-term indigenous stewardship in managing complex natural environments. Embedding traditional ecological knowledge and empowering indigenous peoples as co-investment leaders in nature-based solutions brings value to both corporate action on nature and the long-term health of nature. This report puts forward a set of principles and practices to inform how investors should think and what investors should do to engage indigenous peoples and their knowledge in conservation and restoration of landscapes.