Revealing our next speaker for the 2024 ICRI conference, Niklas Labba!
Niklas Labbagrew up as a traditional reindeer herder and has for many years, initiated partnerships between Sámi communities and the EU- INTERACT network. There, Sámi reindeer herders and researchers have collaborated to monitor and develop new knowledge about the impacts of climate change. He has represented the Sámi council, the Swedish and Norwegian Governments, the Convention on Biological Diversity and United Nations bodies.
He will be sharing his unique insight on the best ways to develop partnerships between RI and local and indigenous communities, by fostering inclusivity.
This is one of six Breakout Sessions on Day 1 of the conference. Check out the ICRI website for the full program.
We acknowledge the Traditional Owners of the lands and waters throughout Australia, and pay respect to the Elders past, present and emerging. We recognise the importance of connection to culture, land, kinship and community to the health and wellbeing of Aboriginal & Torres Strait Islander families. We acknowledge the cultural practices and traditions still carried out today and being passed down to future generations.