COP15 nature deal hailed as ‘major step’ for Indigenous Rights

The COP15 biodiversity summit has agreed a new global deal to conserve 30% of the Earth’s land and seas – which includes a recognition of indigenous peoples’ rights to their landTarget to protect 30% of planet includes indigenous land rights
Recognition eases fear conservation will evict indigenous groups
Pressure now on states to put the deal into practiceMONTREAL – Indigenous leaders hailed a major breakthrough in a new global biodiversity pact adopted early Monday mor