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A dish of amatehe
Protecting indigenous foods, preserving biodiversity – the solutions are in nature
… biodiverse countries. Supporting this ranking is a rich variety of indigenous crops such as millet and sorghum, and indigenous wild fruits, … and medicinal plants. These crops can more easily withstand climate shocks such as drought, and are more nutritious than their … major global disruptions such as COVID-19, and the impacts of climate change. Evidence provides answers An IIED-Hivos study carried out under …
Insight, 22 May 2020
Aerial footage of palm oil plantations alongside a river
Q&A: CBA15 innovation theme highlights transformative change
… We talked to them about how innovation can contribute to positive change. Q: Why is innovation important? CH: There are already many good … implemented where it is needed and by those who are being affected by climate change. What we need now is innovation that can mobilise that … and assets they already have – such as improving trust in local and indigenous knowledge Innovation in how to give communities a stronger …
Article, 03 June 2021
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Stone Village Declaration (May 2016)
… In May 2016, over 50 indigenous people and traditional farmers, representing 18 mountain … assess the effectiveness of biocultural heritage-based approaches for climate change adaptation and to share experiences and key methods and tools for … International Network of Mountain Indigenous Peoples …
Publication, 01 June 2016
Cartoon head and shoulders of four people on a green background
Untold stories: climate activism and the brutal realities of loss and damage
… space for a conversation about the loss and damage caused by the climate crisis. The impacts of climate change are vast. Some – like sea-level rise, ocean acidification and … destruction of crucial ecosystems, and loss of cultural heritage and indigenous knowledge, are deep and irreversible. For people living in …
Event, 23 September 2021
People wading through the flood waters and carrying their belongings.
Tackling loss and damage in countries vulnerable to the effect of the climate crisis: improving evidence and co-generating pathways to impact
… concerns are urgent and driven by the increasingly harmful effects of climate change. Many countries are facing new types and forms of climate impact … Impacts are also different for women, children, disabled people, Indigenous Peoples and other marginalised groups. So, support and … Climate change … Climate-resilient development …
Project, 27 October 2021
Women at an outside meeting sat on the floor under trees
Protecting indigenous cultures is crucial for saving the world’s biodiversity
… getting some attention. But its connection to another loss – that of indigenous cultures – is rarely mentioned. From animals to insects and … that drive biodiversity loss. Biocultural heritage territories A change in perspective is needed. In 2005, IIED and its partners … research with scientists have enhanced yields despite severe climate change impacts. And landscape-based biocultural products and …
Insight, 18 February 2020
A host of people carrying placards and banners, with a prominent banner that says: "Danger: delay kills you".
From Paris to pandemic: charting the changing landscape for sustainable development
Insight, 01 September 2022
Landscape of an island with houses and vegetation surrounded by the sea.
A glimmer of hope ahead of COP26 – financing for adaptation
Insight, 06 October 2021
People bending over a field of crops
Framework guides local governments towards people-led climate-resilient development
… Over the last 15 years, as the climate crisis has deepened, threatening livelihoods and damaging … policies, countries risk increasing their vulnerability to climate change. Valuing local knowledge Aligned with this, a growing movement is … Predictable, regular climate funding for local action Valuing local, Indigenous and traditional knowledge Ensuring accountability and …
Insight, 04 August 2021
View of Kunming, China, of a lake and houses in the background
Learning from Paris: what would ‘Kunming-compliant’ look like for development cooperation agencies?
… activities are in line with, and support, the goals on the Paris climate agreement. Signed in 2016, the agreement (PDF) has three key … three should be deployed to achieve the necessary transformational change. What would a similar approach to the emerging post-2020 global … the world’s land area by 2030 could have disastrous consequences for Indigenous Peoples and local communities if their rights to land and …
Insight, 25 February 2021