Hosts: Collective Action for Just Finance & International Funders for Indigenous Peoples:
- Jen Astone, Ecosystem Director
- Trevor Thompson, T25 Committee
- Ishita Shah, T25 Committee
Sponsors: Monarch Foundation
Moderator: Carla Fredericks, CEO, Christensen Fund
Speakers:
- Jeffrey Cyr, Managing Partner & Founder, Raven Indigenous Outcomes Fund
- Chrystel Cornelius, President & CEO, Oweesta Corporation
- Keoni Lee, CEO, ‘Aina Aloha Economy Fund, Hawai’i Investment Ready
Summary: How do we leverage investment and grants to support Indigenous communities in their efforts to adapt to and mitigate climate change? Learn from Indigenous-led integrated capital funds about how they have made the case for their approach to investing in Indigenous-led solutions through community informed impact-first approaches. Their focus on self-determination and grants alongside culturally appropriate investment are creating more climate resilient, healthy, and energy-independent communities.