Indigenous women, daughters of Mother Earth
07/10/2024
There are 476 million Indigenous Peoples around the world, constituting 6.2 percent of the global population and, according to different sources, representing more than 19% of the extreme poor (ILO, 2019) of the world. Half of this population are women (approximately 240 million). Even though Indigenous Peoples represent 19 percent of...
The right to adequate food and indigenous peoples
07/10/2024
The right to food is of particular importance to vulnerable groups, amongst which are indigenous peoples. This paper analyses how right to food is relevant to indigenous peoples and how the implementation of the right to food can benefit them. It provides an overview on the international legal framework of...
Standards of practice to guide ecosystem restoration
23/07/2024
The United Nations Decade on Ecosystem Restoration 2021–2030 (hereafter “UN Decade”) aims to prevent, halt and reverse ecosystem degradation and recover biodiversity, and ecosystem integrity; enhance human health and well-being, including sustainable delivery of ecosystem goods and services; and mitigate climate change.
Territorial management in indigenous matrifocal societies
07/07/2020
In recent years, the interests on the social world and the physical world of indigenous peoples have been on the increase, resulting in a gradual growth of literature on indigenous or tribal peoples of the world. Such works have provided an understanding on the situation of indigenous peoples.
Indigenous Peoples and the Koronivia Joint Work on Agriculture
06/09/2021
The Koronivia Joint Work on Agriculture (KJWA) is a landmark decision that was reached at the UN Climate Conference (COP23) in November 2017 on the next steps for agriculture within the United Nations Framework Convention on Climate Change (UNFCCC).
Forest governance by indigenous and tribal peoples. An opportunity for climate action in Latin America and the Caribbean
16/03/2021
The document summarizes the report that, based on a review of more than 250 studies, demonstrates the importance and urgency of climate action to protect the forests of the indigenous and tribal territories of Latin America as well as the indigenous and tribal peoples who protect them.
Indigenous Youth as Agents of Change
27/07/2022
The following publication "Indigenous youth as agents of change - Actions of Indigenous youth in local food systems during times of adversity" highlights six initiatives from Indigenous youth in regions around the world who are leading innovative solutions and collaborations in the face of adversity brought about by climate change and exacerbated by the ongoing COVID-19 pandemic.
Labelling and certification schemes for Indigenous Peoples' foods
01/01/2022
This review, for the first time to date, analyses the potential of labelling and certification schemes for Indigenous Peoples to market their food products. Specifically, it looks at those schemes that are designed by, with and for Indigenous Peoples, and that can provide economic, social and environmental benefits while protecting and promoting their unique values centered around the respect of life and Mother Earth.
In Brief: Indigenous Peoples' food systems
04/04/2023
This publication provides an overview of the common and unique sustainability elements of Indigenous Peoples' food systems, in terms of natural resource management, access to the market, diet diversity, Indigenous Peoples’ governance systems, and links to traditional knowledge and Indigenous Peoples' languages.
The White/Wiphala paper on Indigenous Peoples’ food systems
01/01/2023
This White/Wiphala paper on Indigenous Peoples’ food systems is the result of collective work by Indigenous Peoples’ representatives and experts, scientists, researchers, and UN staff. Over 47 different units, organizations, and institutions have contributed to the Paper from the seven socio-cultural regions.
Free Prior and Informed Consent: An indigenous peoples’ right and a good practice for local communities
01/01/2017
This Free, Prior and Informed Consent (FPIC) Manual is designed as a tool for project practitioners of a broad range of projects and programmes of any development organization, by providing information about the right to FPIC and how it can be implemented in six steps.
FAO narrative on Indigenous Peoples
05/06/2024
This short publication aims to clarify and address common pitfalls and misconceptions that occur when working with Indigenous Peoples. The publication will assist FAO personnel in their work with Indigenous Peoples, preventing mistakes by delineating the way to approach Indigenous Peoples' issues.
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FAO Policy on Indigenous and tribal Peoples
26/08/2015
Consistent with its mandate to pursue a world free from hunger and malnutrition, the following “FAO Policy on Indigenous and Tribal Peoples” has been formulated so as to ensure that FAO will make all due efforts to respect, include and promote indigenous issues in relevant work.