CNCD Consortium Report – Limbe, 9th May
Background
On May 9th, CNCD, in collaboration with grassroots Civil Society Organizations (CSOs), convened a consortium in Limbe focused on the Congo Basin Indigenous Peoples and Local Community Environmental and Climate Justice Fund. The gathering brought together diverse stakeholders to deliberate on the appropriation and development process of the fund for Community-Based Organizations (CBOs).
Key Discussions
During the meeting, participants engaged in:
Stakeholder consultations to align on the appropriation of the fund.
Dialogue on forest community challenges, including deforestation, land tenure insecurity, limited access to resources, and climate change impacts.
Collective brainstorming on actionable steps to strengthen environmental and climate justice for indigenous and local communities.
Outcomes
The consortium resulted in:
A shared understanding of the fund’s development process and its relevance to CBOs.
Identification of priority issues affecting forest communities.
Agreement on the need for capacity building, advocacy, and resource mobilization to support community resilience.
Strengthened collaboration among CSOs and stakeholders for future engagement.
Objectives
The consortium aimed to:
Consult stakeholders on the fund development process for CBOs.
Ensure inclusive participation of indigenous peoples and local communities in shaping the fund.
Discuss challenges faced by forest communities in the Congo Basin.
Identify practical measures and strategies to address these challenges.
Next Steps
CNCD and partners committed to:
Supporting CBOs in appropriating and accessing the fund.
Developing a roadmap for addressing forest community challenges.
Continuing multi-stakeholder dialogue to ensure transparency and inclusivity in fund management.
Advocating for policy reforms that safeguard indigenous and local community rights.