From Broome to peru - sharing the Kimberley carbon story
KLC CEO Tyronne Garstone recently travelled to Peru to share the Kimberley experience of Indigenous carbon project development with the Awajun people, the Indigenous people of the Peruvian Amazon rainforest.
The Awajun people are currently working on a joint venture carbon project with their communities and Conservation International, and the purpose of the exchange was to share perspective on community-designed governance models and decision-making processes.
Whilst in Peru, Tyronne shared the Kimberley experience of developing carbon projects, good governance and the importance of free, prior and informed consent (FPIC). He said the trip, hosted by Pollination Foundation and Conservation International Peru, highlighted the importance of Indigenous solutions to global problems.
“Indigenous knowledge and leadership are crucial to address globally acknowledged environmental challenges. Carbon can be a tool to achieve a community-wide vision of living a good life, one that strengthens culture, protects nature and creates local livelihoods.
Together, we discussed the need for appropriate time and resources to engage community and that FPIC is not a one off ‘tick box’ process, but a continuous effort.
It is a privilege to represent the KLC and provide support and guidance to other Indigenous peoples on their journey towards economic independence and self-determination.”
Tyronne was joined on the trip by other Kimberley representatives including Braedan ‘Bayo’ Taylor and Kevin Tromp from the Indigenous Desert Alliance. Other participants came from Guyana, Columbia, Canada. The exchange was supported by the BHP Foundation.
