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Jointly developed by Indigenous Peoples, the government and World Bank, this project aims to strengthen governance and coordination for Indigenous Peoples to partner as drivers in their own development, while supporting improvements in access, quality, and cultural pertinence of basic service delivery, in accordance with the Indigenous Peoples ...
In Nepal, the Center for Indigenous Peoples’ Research and Development (CIPRED), provides updates on COVID-19 and monitors its impact on the Dura, Gurung and Chepang Indigenous Peoples. Still, the pandemic will likely exacerbate socio-economic inequalities and deepen poverty among these communities, even as they use Indigenous customs and ...
Indigenous Latin America in the 21st Century: Achievements and Gaps. Despite important advances over the first decade of this millenium, Indigenous Peoples in the Latin America region are disproportionately affected by poverty, and continue to face widespread economic and social exclusion. A World Bank report shines new light on their situation.
A Miskitu Indigenous leader recounts: “All I could see were fragments of what were once our homes, reduced to tiny pieces of wood.” This leader remembers witnessing firsthand the devastation and its aftermath. Yet, thanks to Indigenous knowledge and the community’s well-managed emergency protocols, not a single human life was lost.
One example is the potential creation of a forest management certification and standards for non-timber forest products, such as traditional Kalinago crafts. These verifiable standards would cover both environmental and social aspects to ensure local community access and indigenous peoples’ rights are respected.
Shifting climatic conditions have disrupted traditional Indigenous food systems and threatened many of the foundational elements that bind Indigenous Peoples together. As traditional food providers, Indigenous women are frequently at the forefront of efforts to adapt and mitigate the effects of climate change.
Enabling Indigenous Peoples’ Direct Access to Climate Finance. Today, many Indigenous organizations see REDD+ projects as one of the only proven avenues available to their communities to access the finance required to not only conserve and protect their environments but also to drive sustainable development shaped by their traditions and values.
Explore first-hand stories from Indigenous leaders championing sustainability, cultural preservation, and empowerment. Discover the intersection of traditional practices with modern sustainability efforts, and learn how the World Bank partners with Indigenous communities to foster a more inclusive and sustainable future.
View and download the Executive Summary here! Indigenous Peoples have demonstrated remarkable resilience and have made significant contributions to the sustainability of the planet, despite multiple and persistent threats to their peoples, cultures, and ways of life.
Indigenous Peoples manage a quarter of the world's surface, storing vast carbon in their forests. Carbon markets depend on these ecosystems, but do they benefit Indigenous Peoples? Led by the World Bank's Global Department for Social Development and hosted by MPIDO, this panel event explores the relationship, featuring diverse voices from ...