IFIP at COP29 Reflection and Way Forward to Secure the Rights of the Indigenous Peoples for Climate Action

This article reflects on the gaps and challenges in climate finance highlighted at COP29, particularly the barriers Indigenous Peoples face in accessing direct, adequate, and equitable funding for climate action. It examines how complex application processes, reliance on intermediaries, and limited Indigenous participation in decision-making continue to restrict access to resources, despite Indigenous Peoples’ essential role in protecting biodiversity and addressing climate change. Drawing on IFIP’s advocacy and recommendations, the article calls for reforming climate finance mechanisms, strengthening Indigenous Peoples-led funds, and increasing direct investment in Indigenous women’s leadership and knowledge systems to ensure funding responds to Indigenous Peoples’ rights and self-determined priorities.

COP29 Reflections from Indigenous Peoples representatives on the outcomes of COP29 and looking forward to COP30.

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