Embedding Indigenous Knowledge in the Conservation and Restoration of Landscapes

This insight report can help you to better understand the effectiveness of Indigenous stewardship in managing complex natural environments, as well as the value - both towards corporate action on nature and towards the long-term health of nature - of embedding traditional ecological knowledge and empowering Indigenous peoples as co-investment leaders in nature-based solutions. It explores current approaches to landscape conservation and restoration solutions, including the current conservation paradigm, which often excludes Indigenous people and Indigenous knowledge; the legacies of settler-colonialism, including its impact on Indigenous peoples and the enduring power imbalance; and the role of rights and responsibilities. It also introduces new models for embedding Indigenous knowledge and leadership, including various investment models. This report will be particularly beneficial to investors and sustainability professionals.