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The Skolt Sámi’s path to climate change resilience

In a photo essay, a UNU fellow illustrates why this reindeer and fishing-reliant indigenous community is developing a climate adaptation plan. >>
Energy innovation and traditional knowledge

Energy innovation and traditional knowledge

It is crucial to remember that harvesting alternative energy can have impacts on local and indigenous communities. >>
Land use, climate change adaptation and indigenous peoples

Land use, climate change adaptation and indigenous peoples

Indigenous peoples' resilience is rooted in traditional knowledge and their deep understanding of the land. >>
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Displaced indigenous Malaysians face uncertain future

Many of the Orang Asli peoples living in Malaysia's forests are relocated to make way for development and must continually battle for land rights. >>
Indigenous Voices on Climate Change film festival

Indigenous Voices on Climate Change film festival

The Indigenous Voices on Climate Change film festival will screen during COP15 at the National Museum of Denmark. >>
Many strong voices

Many strong voices

The Many Strong Voices Programme connects indigenous people from the Arctic and Small Island Developing States (SIDS) affected by climate change. >>
Scientific fact: no time for fence-sitting

Scientific fact: no time for fence-sitting

At a global scientific congress, participants argued that scientists' reluctance to give firmer climate change advice makes drafting policy difficult. >>