What centring Indigenous knowledge really means when it comes to nature-based solutions

Apr 21, 2023

Unless we seek Indigenous people's leadership, we could inhibit nature-based solutions for climate resilience. Image: Unsplash/Tobias Keller

Gill Einhorn

Head, Innovation and Transformation, Centre for Nature and Climate, World Economic Forum

Professor Deen Sanders OAM

Integrity Lead and Indigenous Leader, Deloitte

Guy Williams

Asia Pacific and Global Nature Lead, Deloitte

Alice Bell

Integrity Director, Deloitte

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What centring Indigenous knowledge really means when it comes to nature-based solutions

Gill Einhorn

Professor Deen Sanders OAM

Guy Williams

Alice Bell

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