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Local communities are key for conservation

This year, World Wildlife Day draws attention to successful ecosystem restoration initiatives spearheaded by Indigenous peoples and local communities (IPLCs). They protect keystone species by following the ancient wisdom that guides local action.

UNDP’s Equator Initiative, as part of the broad offerings by UNDP on local action, supports scalable and replicable nature-based solutions championed by IPLCs to promote sustainable development. Success stories of the Equator Prize include tens of organizations protecting critical wildlife like the Pole Pole Foundation in the eastern Democratic Republic of Congo (DRC) and Łutsël K’é Dene First Nation in Canada.

These stories, showcasing the power of community-focused conservation for people and wildlife, come at a critical time for protecting biodiversity.

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