Climate commitments in Latin America: an opportunity for Indigenous Peoples?

BY ROSARIO CARMONA, FRANCISCA CARRIL Y ROCÍO YON FOR DEBATES INDÍGENAS

Over the last decade, States have built their climate governance around internationally pledged commitments under the UN Framework Convention on Climate Change (UNFCCC). These Nationally Determined Contributions (NDCs) under the Paris Agreement make it possible to identify political priorities on climate action including with regards to Indigenous Peoples. This article looks at recently updated NDCs of Latin American governments and compares them with the first generation NDCs pledged in the aftermath of COP 21 in Paris. Although recognition of Indigenous Peoples can be seen to have increased in principle, in reality their participation remains insufficient; they are presented as a homogeneous sector; Indigenous women are rendered invisible; and the causes of their vulnerability are not addressed. This raises the question of the effectiveness of NDCs in national political and economic systems built around continued extractivism with little consideration of the rights of Indigenous Peoples or environmental impact.

Cover photo: Drought in Lake Poopó. Photo: MMAYA

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IWGIA celebrates Inuit Circumpolar Council International leadership

On 21 July 2022 Sara Olsvig was elected as the new Inuit Circumpolar Council (ICC) International Chair at the organisation’s 14th General Assembly, taking over the position from Dr Dalee Sambo Dorough, who served from July 2018.

IWGIA wishes to congratulate both Sara in her new role and Dalee for her leadership over the last four years. We took this opportunity to ask these two prominent Inuit leaders about their work within ICC since 2018 and their visions and strategies for the future of the organisation.

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IWGIA calls for the release of Indigenous activist in India

According to IWGIA sources, Pawal Tuti, an Adivasi activist, was re-arrested on 20 August 2022 and remains in custody, despite charges against him being dropped and being released from jail more than two years ago.

IWGIA calls for Pawal Tuti’s immediate safe release and all charges against him to be dropped.

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