~Labour of Love~
Policy Work
In April 2025, when we convened in Bonn, Germany, it was an honor to join the UNCCD Science-Policy Interface (SPI) alongside 35 globally selected scientists, policymakers, and observers. Together, the SPI works to deliver actionable, policy-relevant knowledge that supports sustainable land management worldwide.
Serving as an Indigenous scholar within this multidisciplinary network offers a vital opportunity to elevate Indigenous and local knowledge systems. A core focus of this work is ensuring these perspectives are deeply integrated into upcoming policy frameworks, including the flagship Global Land Outlook 2025–2026 report.
I am truly excited to reunite with colleagues in Mongolia to present the report, participate in invited side events, and continue our shared work together at COP17 in August 2026!
I am a nominated ILK Taskforce member. This vital initiative carries a mandate from 2024 to 2028, aimed at integrating Indigenous and local knowledge into biodiversity and ecosystem services decision-making processes.
This event was held in Parma, Italy in September 2019, convened practitioners, international experts, government representatives, IGOs, and NGOs to explore innovative pathways to achieve the Sustainable Development Goals through panel discussions.
International Community Service: as an expert consultant on the report of the FAO High-Level Panel of Food and Agricultural Organization (HLP FAO) of the UN entitled “Promoting youth engagement and employment in agriculture and food systems”.
Held at the UN’s headquarters in New York City in 2019. The international expert group meeting was also attended by observers from Member States and the specialized agencies, funds and programmes of the United Nations system, other intergovernmental organizations, indigenous peoples’ organizations and non-governmental organizations.
Lead Author in the report on the “diverse values and valuation of nature” of the UNESCO Intergovernmental Science-Policy Platform on Biodiversity and Ecosystem Services (IPBES).
International Community Service: as an expert consultant on the report of the FAO High-Level Panel of Food and Agricultural Organization (HLP FAO) of the UN entitled “Reducing Inequalities in Food Security and Nutrition”.