The knowledge and practices of Indigenous Peoples have developed over long timescales in response to changing, and sometimes extreme, environmental conditions, to maintain both human wellbeing and the ecosystems to which it is deeply connected.
Indigenous knowledge therefore has potential to inspire innovations that can be replicated to contribute towards national and international targets for climate mitigation, adaptation, and sustainable development. Through this project, indigenous communities from 3 continents reflect on their own way of life and their turbulent experiences of environmental, economic and social policies, to present their own visions for just and environmentally sensitive paths forward.
Case Studies
Members of the INDIS team presented at several sessions at COP 26 in Glasgow. The events highlighted Indigenous visions of sustainable development from Bolivia and Uganda at the Indigenous Peoples forum and reflected on feminist leadership for sustainability at the SDG forum. The influence of Indigenous Peoples and local communities is rising in international climate policy and their enormous contribution to environmental stewardship increasing - the INDIS team are proud to contribute to this momentum.News
Testimonies of autonomy from the Indigenous Territory of Lomerio, Bolivia
A video series of testimonies of autonomy from the Indigenous Territory of Lomerio, Bolivia have been produced through the INDIS project. Community members and leaders talk about the experiences of the Monkoxi indigenous people strengthening their political autonomy and local governance systems.
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