Submission of Initial Inputs by Indigenous Peoples and Their Communities Major Group - Ministerial Declaration of the UNEA -7

This submission outlines initial inputs from Indigenous Peoples and their communities to inform the ministerial declaration of the United Nations Environment Assembly seventh session, focusing on advancing sustainable solutions for environmental resilience. It emphasises the central role of Indigenous knowledge systems, rights, and governance approaches, including self-determination and free prior informed consent. The document calls for protection of environmental defenders, equitable participation in decision-making, and direct access to financial resources. It further highlights the importance of securing land tenure, aligning funding frameworks, and addressing conflict-related impacts while encouraging dialogue on implementation barriers.