Finance for Biodiversity Summit 2025: Raki's bridge to connection
Discover how Indigenous Connection bridges the gap between financial institutions and frontline communities for a sustainable future.
A unique contribution to the top
During the Finance for Biodiversity Summit, Raki's contribution was an enrichment that deeply touched financial representatives. He shared the story of frontline communities such as those in West Papua, which have lived in balance with their environment for over 60,000 years. These communities contribute to the preservation of 80% of the remaining biodiversity on Earth. Raki placed the attendees in the shoes of Indigenous Peoples, who are often victims of choices, even with the best intentions, made by people and organizations in the Global North.
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The importance of the financial sector
This summit distinguishes itself by its specific focus on the financial sector and green change-makers. New products such as Nature Bonds and payments for ecosystem services were discussed here. Raki's call is to act as a bridge between institutions and frontline communities. How can we ensure that the right resources reach the right communities, biodiversity is preserved, and climate change slows down? We need each other for this, and the financial sector can make a big d
Expertise for a sustainable future
This page is aimed at investors, banks, NGOs, governments, and the climate movement. We want visitors to experience that Indigenous Connection can be a powerful bridge between expert landowners and frontline communities on the one hand, and the financial sector on the other. Our unique approach and the deep-rooted story of Indigenous wisdom are essential for the successful implementation of sustainable financial solutions.
"Raki's perspective was crucial to truly understanding the link between finance and biodiversity. A game changer!"
A participant of the Finance for Biodiversity Summit