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The delegation extends its gratitude to the partners who helped prepare and support its participation at COP30, including Tufts University’s Climate Policy Lab and the UH Better Tomorrow Speaker Series.

This framework creates important opportunities to integrate Indigenous knowledge and circular economy principles into climate solutions—an essential piece of building resilient and equitable futures. 🌱🌏

At COP30, Kawena focused on advocating for the recognition of Indigenous knowledge in transitions to circular systems. She emphasized the Paris Agreement’s commitment to limiting global warming while ensuring just transitions for communities worldwide.