The global climate and biodiversity crises have made it urgent to conserve terrestrial, marine and freshwater ecosystems, and to restore those which have been degraded.

These ecosystems are not only interconnected but provide people and communities with vital resources. This makes it essential for conservation to address the health of nature and human wellbeing in an integrated manner to be effective.

Indigenous peoples and local communities are essential stewards of the natural environment – especially when they are supported to secure the rights and means to manage their lands effectively and equitably.