State of the World's Indigenous Peoples, Volume VI, Climate Crisis

On 24th April 2025, the United Nations Department of Economic and Social Affairs (UN DESA) released the State Of The World's Indigenous Peoples, Volume VI, Climate Crisis.

• The sixth edition of the State of the World's Indigenous Peoples focuses on Climate Crisis.
• It focuses on the vital role of Indigenous peoples in addressing the impacts of climate change.

Major Highlights

Threat to Indigenous People

• The languages, cultures, and scientific and technical knowledge of Indigenous Peoples – all of which are integral to global efforts to combat climate change – are under threat from ongoing colonialism and exploitation and shifting climate ....