For indigenous communities around the world, climate change impacts are not a future prospect.
The report is freely available to specialists, indigenous communities and the general public (pdf).
Aboriginal culture is based on respect, and Aboriginal Elders are seen as the spiritual leaders of their Indigenous communities.
Many of Guatemala's rural indigenous communities lack infrastructure basics such as clean drinking water, sanitation and electricity.
The petition to OAS was signed by representatives of indigenous communities and other populations threatened by the dam.
Recent days have seen a spike in H1N1 flu among the Inuit and the country's isolated indigenous communities.
Coastal and marine management by indigenous communities and artisanal fisherfolk will be central to the success of the CBD.
He also doubts whether indigenous communities necessarily have the right to surrender plants that might grow in other countries too.
The BBC's Lee Carter in Toronto says there are no clear reasons why swine flu rates are higher in Canada's indigenous communities.
Enhancing participatory planning and knowledge management through its work with local and indigenous communities, in ecological sciences and on the co-production of knowledge.
Through these radio receivers, the indigenous communities are now able to listen to the community radio programme and other national radio channels without purchasing batteries.
The Awa people rank high in the list of 35 Colombian indigenous communities threatened by extinction because of the conflict published by the Colombian Constitutional Court.
Oil has become a problem for indigenous communities such as the U'Wa, who live in the eastern provinces of Arauca, Casanare, Santander, Norte de Santander and Boyaca.
The BBC spoke to Tuwe about getting used to the city's subway and fast food as well as the challenges indigenous communities face from loggers and drug cartels.
The beautiful colonial house with ample courtyard and garden space is still a centre for Mayan research and a base to sell handicrafts produced in outlying indigenous communities.
The BHN Association, a UNESCO Japanese partner, seeing the positive changes being brought about by the programme, donated over 100 solar battery-powered radio receivers to the indigenous communities in May 2010.
The Colombian army has reinforced its presence in the region and - as often happens in Colombia - the local indigenous communities have been the most affected by the escalation of the conflict.
Knowledge transmission and learning within contemporary indigenous communities is one critical area of reflection and work that lies along this challenging interface between biological and cultural diversities, while also connecting to the domain of education.
It provides a mechanism recognized by both the scientific and policy communities to synthesize, review, assess and critically evaluate relevant information and knowledge generated worldwide by governments, academia, scientific organizations, non-governmental organizations and indigenous communities.
That verdict could impact on thousands of indigenous communities in Ecuador and beyond who want their governments to adhere to international human rights law that requires them to consult with indigenous peoples before giving developments on their land the go-ahead.
The Creative Industries Support Programme drew to a close in 2011, but UNESCO continues to be actively involved in identifying sustainable solutions to the problems faced by the indigenous communities of Cambodia in the areas of culture, education and communication and information.
Permitting only those with a degree in journalism to work in the media, the law would further limit citizen journalism and the freedom of expression of small and remote indigenous communities, according to the Network of Popular and Educational Radios in Ecuador (Corape).
Firstly, push governments to recognize as indigenous peoples all communities meeting the criteria that define indigenous peoples under international law.
The Conference recognized that the involvement of local communities has been limited and urged Parties and partners to support indigenous and local communities and ensure their participation in national and international dialogues regarding biodiversity use, conservation and management.
Indigenous and local communities play a key role in biodiversity conservation.
This will be a great opportunity for the industry to consider the input that I got this week and to think about new ways of improving relationships with indigenous people and communities.
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"The Zapatista movement of the 1990s opened an important political space in Mexico for other indigenous movements and for many communities to regain pride in being indigenous, " she says.
The fear of large-scale farms is real, however, among small farming communities and indigenous peoples in Latin America.
Parties must work harder to reverse policies and practices that harm indigenous peoples and local communities in Protected Areas, especially in coastal and marine areas.
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