Meet the Engagement Forum

Discover the dedicated individuals who seek to ensure the Voluntary Carbon Market (VCM) protects and promotes the rights and interests of both Indigenous Peoples and local communities

Forum Members

The Indigenous Peoples and Local Communities Engagement Forum (the ‘Forum’) is committed to fostering an inclusive environment that promotes and values diversity. They seek to ensure the VCM protects and enhances human rights. 

Onel Masardule

Forum Co-Chair – Latin America Regional Seat

Diel Mochire Mwenge

Forum Co-Chair – Africa Regional Seat

Mamta Lama

Forum Member – Asia Regional Seat

Jagat Bahadur Baram

Forum Member – Asia Regional Seat

Dawn Katovai

Forum Member – Oceania Regional Seat

Fermin Chimatani Tayori

Forum Member – Latin America Regional Seat

Leighton Gall

Forum Member – Northern Regional Seat

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The Integrity Council recognises Indigenous Peoples and local communities as different and distinct peoples with discreet rights and interests as expressed in international and national instruments, and in traditional laws.