Artículo | 28 Mayo, 2021

Impacts of COVID-19 and Climate Change on Indigenous Peoples: a Virtual Dialogue

CEESP Virtual Dialogue on the Impacts of COVID-19 and Climate Change on Indigenous Peoples

IUCN CEESP and the Specialist Group on Indigenous Peoples, Customary & Environmental Laws & Human Rights (SPICEH) discussed the status of Indigenous Peoples in the face of climate change and COVID-19, and the importance of recognition and promotion of Indigenous peoples' customary institutions - for protection of indigenous knowledge, cultural practices and traditional livelihoods.

An infographic and a recording of the Dialogue are included below.

Photo: IUCN CEESP / Ana Valerie Mandri

The Infographic below captures the essence of the dialogue, including Challenges; Lessons learned; Quotes by the panelists; A call to action; Recommendations to the IUCN community.

Thank you very much to the panelists who shared of their knowledge, wisdom and experiences: