Moonjelly Foundation

Funders need to better understand what we, as Indigenous people, need to support our communities and nature. Kia orā na kōtou kātoatoa – good health to you all, I am part of a small network of Indigenous researchers and community leaders called the Moonjelly Navigators Circle. We are trying to change how international groups fund the work of Indigenous peoples. We have created a Declaration to current and potential funders which outlines how they can better fund Indigenous communities who are safeguarding their ancestral lands and oceans. We are asking our other Indigenous relatives from around the world to join us in this Declaration. It took us months of work to get to this version of the Declaration. So, we are asking that you sign it “as is” but in 2025 we plan to convene all the signatories to discuss and revise the current Declaration. Please go to this link?https://lnkd.in/gnjP-hAC?and click on “Read the Moonjelly Declaration”. In the preamble of the Declaration you will find a link to a Google Form where you can sign the Declaration, and add comments for our next revision. Please also add your contact info if you want us to keep you up to date and if you want to participate in future discussions about the Declaration and the topic of Indigenous funding. Meitaki ma?ata - thank you for your support in redefining conservation through trust. Moonjelly Foundation Teina Rongo Teriitutea QUESNOT Antony Vavia Claudia Baron Nkwi Flores Futuru Tsai James Hita Vehia Wheeler

We are proud to be supporting the Moonjelly Foundation in their important work. Moonjelly Foundation is a dynamic community of Indigenous ocean scientists and organisations dedicated to sustainable ecosystem management. They serve as a hub for philanthropic support, channeling funds directly to their frontline leaders in Indigenous communities. The ocean is home to 80% of the world’s biodiversity. While Indigenous Peoples make up just 5% of the global population, they protect the vast majority of the world’s remaining biodiversity. The vital role of Indigenous communities in the conservation of nature is increasingly recognised. Unfortunately, not enough funding finds its way into the hands of Indigenous communities who do this important work. Moonjelly's goals are to: - Build trust - Test the building blocks approach - Co-design a new simplified funding mechanism. At Moonjelly, they believe that the best and fastest way to restore our sick ocean and protect its biodiversity is to listen to and support those with the most experience caring for ocean and coastal ecosystems — Indigenous Peoples and local communities. They: ? listen to their trusted partners, ? learn what is most impactful, ? help them communicate their needs, ? find resources to support their work, ? connect them with likeminded collaborators, and ? get out of the way. We can't wait to see the further impact that Moonjelly will make in this space.?? #protectouroceans #indigenouscommunity #trustbasedfunding #oceanconservation #protectourplanet #protectnature #sustainability #thedixonfoundation #togetherforourplanet #environment #sustainability #climatechange #climateaction #changemakers

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?? Call for contributors Are you a researcher, educator, or practitioner with experience in new educational practices and learning paradigms? Submit your proposal to be included in the report ‘No Limits to Hope,’ with the aim to shift mindsets to foster a fairer, healthier world. No Limits to Hope, a global initiative launched by The Club of Rome, The Fifth Element, and WEEC Network aims to inspire educators, learners and citizens to pursue a global shift in learning paradigms to address humanity's most pressing challenges. Learn more and apply ?? https://lnkd.in/dAvnVkfi

Peer-to-peer Indigenous knowledge sharing is one of the best ways of reassembling the vast library of Indigenous knowledge that is spread out across the countries of the Austronesian migration. Moonjelly Navigator Liam Koka?ua and I just returned from a trip to Taiwan where we had the opportunity to follow-up with our friends in the Amis ‘Etolan Community regarding the March meeting we held to discuss approaches and challenges for Indigenous-led marine management (funded by Future Earth). We even got to participate in ceremonies and community time that was organized around the annual hunting season (raw boar's liver with gall bladder anyone!).? We also got to take advantage of our visit to learn more about terraced wet taro food systems in Amis and Paiwan communities on the island. (Taro terraces are incredibly important for Indigenous coastal communities and coastal ecosystems, but more on that later.)? Liam was able to share his knowledge of taro vai from Rarotonga with the aunty-farmers from ‘Etolan (Amis) and Daniao (Paiwan name is Pacavalj), as well as Sedjam - a Paiwan shaman, knowledge holder and teacher who is also an expert on taro.? Bad weather kept us from visiting Lanyu Island (arguably the center of wet taro agriculture in Taiwan), but we still had a chance to connect remotely and plan our next visit.? There is no substitute for spending time on the ground. During this trip we met so many old friends and new ones from Taiwanese Indigenous and settler communities.? Thanks to the #OceanKAN, Moonjelly Foundation, #Future_Earth_Taipei, and #Taiwan_National_Museum_of_Prehistory, for facilitating and supporting our visit and Université de Bretagne Occidentale(my home uni). Futuru Tsai Sophie, H.L. Su Ashlesha Khadse Kim Langbecker Carlie Wiener Teriitutea QUESNOT

I’m proud to share that I’m joining the Advisory Board of a visionary ocean initiative – Moonjelly Foundation. Fortunately, the vital role of Indigenous communities understanding and healing the natural world is increasingly recognized by Western conservationists and modern science.?Unfortunately, not enough funding finds its way into the hands of Indigenous communities doing this important work. Enter: Moonjelly Foundation. We need ways for donors to directly fund Indigenous ocean scientists and communities. Learn more at https://www.moonjelly.io/ Join me in supporting this inspiring work: ?? Spread the word about their new platform ?? Connect Moonjelly with funders. Current funding partners include The Schmidt Ocean Coalition, The Patchwork Collective, EarthSense Foundation, and Future Earth. #ocean #science #health #community