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Elder woman kneels on the ground behind weeds.
Indigenous Peoples and forest communities are central to tackling the climate crisis – but they need finance
… are powerful emission sinks and crucial in mitigating the impacts of climate change. And they must be protected: deforestation can be a major source … and restoring ecosystems. Research also shows, time and again, that Indigenous Peoples and forest communities, with their local knowledge … Climate change … Putting social and environmental justice at the core of conservation, climate and development …
Insight, 05 November 2021
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Scaling up ecosystem-based adaptation: lessons from Viet Nam
Publication, 09 July 2025
Community members from Zambia gathered next to a tree, sitting down and discussing.
Advancing land-based investment governance: reflections on a collaborative technical support project
… But the projects often cause deforestation, undermine the rights of Indigenous Peoples, local communities and small-scale producers, and … economic models.  Confronting these problems requires systemic change in the governance of land and land-based investments, aligning it with international obligations on climate, nature and human rights and with soft-law instruments such as …
Insight, 05 May 2026
Group of ASOM women members holding plants in a field, smiling at the camera.
Land, climate and justice: grassroots women at the Global Land Forum
… Rural and Indigenous women across the globe rely on land, forests and water for … and other natural resources, especially for women. At the same time, climate change and biodiversity loss intensify the challenges faced by … Land, climate and justice: grassroots women at the Global Land Forum …
Insight, 11 June 2025
The Sistema Agroflorestal Dendê - or palm oil agroforestry system in Tomé-Açu managed by Cooperativa Agrícola Mista de Tomé-Açu.
Trailblazing in Tomé Açu: inspiring a global agroforestry transition in northern Brazil
Insight, 03 August 2026
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The power of ‘tech plus people’ in collective climate action
… dependent on rainfed agriculture, is increasingly vulnerable to climate change. More frequent, intense heatwaves and unpredictable rains … by area of impact: gender and intersectionality; marginalised and Indigenous groups; transparency and accountability; early warning and … Climate change … The power of ‘tech plus people’ in collective climate action …
Publication, 20 October 2022
Logo of COP29 in Baku, Azerbaijan.
Where to find IIED and partners at COP29: event listing
… The climate change negotiations ran from 11 to 22 November in Baku, Azerbaijan. … tackling the debt crisis Amplifying and centring the experiences of Indigenous Peoples and local communities in the COP processes, and Supporting … Climate change … UN climate change conference (COP29) …
Event, 11 November 2024
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Agroforestry uptake: tactics that smallholder farmers use to overcome barriers to adoption
… one integrated approach, three global challenges: poverty and hunger, climate change and biodiversity loss. Agroforestry mixes trees and other woody … can readily enrich the lives of 1.3 billion smallholder farmers and Indigenous Peoples. If spread, it will maintain the ecosystem …
Publication, 19 November 2025
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Shifting climate adaptation finance to local communities through effective intermediaries
… Climate adaptation finance is failing to reach marginalised communities … are most vulnerable to climate impacts – including women, girls and Indigenous Peoples. This briefing sets out how to direct climate finance, and … Climate change … Shifting climate adaptation finance to local communities through effective …
Publication, 23 June 2025
A mine in Chuquicamata, Chile
Lessons from history highlight need for climate justice for the Atacama Salt Flat
… Global discussions on climate justice refer to the distribution of costs, risks and benefits … and technology, while those groups most vulnerable to climate change will receive support. Collaborative research in the Atacama Salt … in shaping perceptions about lithium among environmental advocates, indigenous communities and government authorities. History reminds …
Insight, 28 May 2024