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This research paper, written by Philip M. Gwage of the Government of Uganda, examines the role of development partners (DPs) in supporting climate change adaptation in vulnerable countries, using Uganda as a primary case study. The author argues that while DPs are consulted on national planning, their most effective influence often occurs through collaboration with civil society organizations at the community level to promote indigenous technologies and reduce bureaucratic overhead. The paper emphasizes the need for DPs to shift from viewing climate change as a purely environmental issue to integrating it into broader development portfolios, with a specific focus on institutional strengthening, early warning systems, and the promotion of organic agriculture to build resilience in the rainfed agricultural sector.

This fact sheet describes the activities and strategic objectives of the International Institute for Sustainable Development (IISD) Climate Change and Energy Team as of October 2001. The team focuses on mitigation strategies, adaptation, capacity building for developing countries, and the integration of energy policy into the climate change agenda.

This report chapter analyzes the Convention on Biological Diversity (CBD) as a pioneering legal instrument that integrates environmental conservation with economic and trade goals. It specifically examines the CBD's regime for the trade of genetic resources, its recognition of the role of local and indigenous communities in sustainable production, and the contrast between the CBD's ecological economics approach and the neoclassical economic views prevalent in traditional trade agreements like GATT and NAFTA.

This report summarizes the 'Resilience Day: Innovating and Investing for People and Planet' event hosted by the Resilience Hub and the Global Resilience Partnership at Climate Week NYC. The event focused on innovative funding mechanisms, the integration of nature-based solutions, and the challenges of attracting climate finance to fragile, conflict-affected regions and local communities.

The report details the proceedings and decisions of the 32nd meeting of the Conference of the Parties (CoP-32) to the Inter-American Institute for Global Change Research (IAI), held via videoconference on May 22-23, 2024. The meeting focused on financial planning, the relocation of the IAI headquarters from Uruguay to Panama, the integration of Indigenous and local knowledge into scientific research, and the expansion of the Institute's network of Associates.

This conceptual note from the Inter-American Institute for Global Change Research (IAI) and FAPESP outlines a proposal to coordinate innovative actions and projects to protect the Amazon region. It emphasizes the critical role of the Amazon in global climate and biodiversity, the threats posed by deforestation and illegal activities, and the necessity of integrating indigenous knowledge and transdisciplinary approaches to sustain the ecosystem and human health.

This guide outlines the establishment of the Indigenous Peoples Advisory Committee (IPAC) within the Inter-American Institute for Global Change Research (IAI). The IPAC, consisting of five members from indigenous communities in IAI member countries, is designed to provide expert advice on the IAI's scientific agenda and strategic plans by integrating Indigenous Science—defined via Canadian government standards—with Western science. The document details candidate requirements, which prioritize community leadership and traditional knowledge over formal degrees, and establishes a governance structure involving joint meetings with other scientific advisory committees and staggered terms ending after the 2026 CoP-34.

This briefing note summarizes a March 2011 sharing circle workshop facilitated by the International Institute for Sustainable Development (IISD) in Poplar River First Nation, Manitoba. The workshop explored the relationship between the local environment and the well-being of the community, documented observed environmental changes, and identified potential adaptation strategies for future climate variability.

This guide, produced by the Kukula Traditional Health Practitioners Association and Natural Justice, establishes a biocultural protocol for traditional health practitioners in Bushbuckridge. It outlines the role of these practitioners in community health, the spiritual and traditional methods used to harvest medicinal plants, and the challenges they face regarding land access and the protection of indigenous knowledge. The document asserts the rights of practitioners to access protected areas for medicinal resources and sets conditions for researchers and commercial entities seeking to use their traditional knowledge.