News of Note 11/28/25: Fiji to Recognize Indigenous Rights, Nunavut Conservation Economy Launches, Indigenous Insights Post-COP30
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New Bill seeks to strengthen rights and protections for Fiji’s indigenous people (Fiji Times)
“Parliament has tabled a landmark piece of legislation aimed at recognising, protecting and promoting the rights of indigenous iTaukei people, with the Rights of Indigenous Peoples Bill 2025 laying out a comprehensive framework aligned with the United Nations Declaration on the Rights of Indigenous Peoples (UNDRIP). According to the Bill, its core purpose is to ‘provide for the recognition, protection and promotion of the rights of indigenous people, to give effect to the United Nations Declaration on the Rights of Indigenous Peoples and for related matters.’ Under the proposed law, the objectives include affirming UNDRIP ‘as a universal international human rights instrument,’ promoting the self-determination and well-being of indigenous people, and establishing mechanisms to combat ‘prejudice and eliminate all forms of violence, racism and discrimination against indigenous people.’”
A conservation economy in Nunavut moves ahead with $270-million investment (The Narwhal)
“Building a strong conservation economy for Inuit is at the heart of a landmark $270-million agreement that is now being implemented in the Qikiqtani region of Nunavut. Launched in Iqaluit on Nov. 13, the 10-year SINAA agreement is a partnership between the Qikiqtani Inuit Association, the Government of Canada and philanthropic partners including the Pew Charitable Trusts and the Aajuraq Conservation Society. The federal government has committed $200 million in funding for this agreement, while the remaining $70 million will be provided by philanthropic donors. That money will see the creation of new jobs, infrastructure and training opportunities within the conservation field, including support for Nauttiqsuqtiit Guardians and conservation centres.”
COP30 - Post-Conference Indigenous Insights
What was achieved for Indigenous peoples at COP30? (Mongabay)
‘A flawed system’: COP30 climate meeting falls short despite record Indigenous turnout (ICT News)
We have the answers to the climate crisis and governments must listen before it’s too late (National Indigenous Times)
Despite Record Indigenous Presence at Brazil COP30 Climate Summit Sparks Frustration Over Exclusion (Cultural Survival)
At COP30, an expert [Indigenous Caucus co-president Sineia Do Vale of the ] argues that Indigenous rights are a key step towards dealing with climate change (Amazônia Real via Global Voices)
Full Interview: Indigenous Amazon Defender Alessandra Korap Munduruku (Democracy Now!)
Indigenous Peoples and the JTWP [Just Transition Work Programme]: The Good, the Bad, and the Unfinished Business from COP30 (SIRGE Coalition)
The End of COP30 in Brazil: Indigenous Peoples and Multilateralism [also TFFF] (Cultural Survival)
What the COP30 climate summit in the Amazon delivered for forests and Indigenous people (Reuters)
Indigenous people reflect on the meaning of their participation in COP30 climate talks (Associated Press)
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