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As climate disasters multiply, Indigenous governance offers a way forward

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Briefings

A new report by Land Is Life highlights Indigenous governance as a critical climate adaptation strategy, citing over 200 survey responses from 46 countries. Key findings include that over 90% of respondents face multiple overlapping climate disasters, and over 80% report rising disaster frequency. The report emphasizes that Indigenous communities already possess effective local knowledge and decision-making structures, such as the Kichwa People of Sarayaku in Ecuador, which utilized traditional monitoring to respond to floods. However, the report notes that despite this success, global powers often fail to provide legal recognition, funding, or partnerships, hindering the widespread implementation of these proven solutions.

Key points

• Over 90% of survey respondents reported rising frequency of climate disasters, with over 80% facing multiple overlapping crises simultaneously.
• The Kichwa People of Sarayaku in Ecuador demonstrated effective disaster response using traditional knowledge and existing governance structures to manage floods.

Context and limitations

Data is limited to 46 countries and six ecosystems; findings are based on 200 survey responses and case studies, with uncertainty regarding the generalizability of results to all Indigenous communities globally.

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