Indigenous communities have long demonstrated sustainable relationships with their environments, but their contributions extend beyond conservation. Leaders such as Fawn Sharp and Deen Sanders emphasize that Indigenous governance systems, economic frameworks, and trade practices are deeply rooted in long-term stewardship. These approaches prioritize balance with nature and intergenerational well-being, offering valuable insights for modern economic models. As members of the Global Future Council for Natural Capital, they advocate for integrating natural resource value into global financial decisions. Their perspective highlights how traditional knowledge can inform policies aimed at building resilient, environmentally conscious economies for the future.
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How Indigenous economic practices can help build a greener economy
Indigenous peoples are renowned as stewards of the natural world. But there is a lot more to their long-term sustainability than that, as Indigenous leaders Fawn Sharp and Deen Sanders explain here. Their tools of governance, economics and trade have been vital, and their values can help shape a better future. Both leaders sit on the Global Future Council for Natural Capital, a World Economic Forum initiative dedicated to ensuring the world’s natural resources are recognized, valued and factored into economic decision-making around the world.