Policy

The illustration portrays three Indigenous women from the Amazon rainforest

December 18, 2025

COP30: Wins and Disappointments from the ‘Indigenous Peoples’ Climate COP’

Interview by Luana Polinesio, Image by Cindy Chischilly (Dine)

The 30th U.N. climate conference in the Brazilian Amazon drew thousands of Indigenous Peoples. One remarkable win for Indigenous rights was the recognition and demarcation of Kaxuyana-Tunayana Indigenous Land and three other territories in Brazil.

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During the conference forum event, two Indigenous men engaged in discussion.

September 10, 2025

Virtual Intensive Trainings: Strengthening Indigenous Peoples’ Effective Participation at COP30

By Nancy Kelsey (Anishinaabe)

Global forums like COP30, the UN climate conference, may be difficult to navigate for first-timers. A six-part training series, co-organized by Nia Tero, seeks to demystify COP30 processes and make these spaces more accessible to Indigenous Peoples.

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October 21, 2024

Promise

Co-produced by the Achuar Nation of Ecuador and Nia Tero

Featuring Indigenous Peoples from around the world, and narrated in Achuar, “Promise” is a short video being released during COP16 to drive attention to the crucial role of Indigenous Peoples’ guardianship in protecting Earth’s biodiversity.

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Indigenous Peoples participate in a caucus session at COP28 in Dubai with the environmental minister of Colombia.

October 2, 2024

Free Trainings: Strengthening Indigenous Peoples’ Capacity to Engage in Global Policy Forums

These free policy trainings are aimed at preparing Indigenous Peoples to engage effectively in global policy spaces, especially COP29.

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