Indigenous Peoples & Local Communities

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Adaptation Fund approves $30 million programme to scale locally led climate action in Southern Africa
New UNDP-supported initiative will strengthen water security, livelihoods and ecosystem resilience across Eswatini, Zambia and Zimbabwe.
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A farmer tends crops in a green field, inspecting plants and soil under bright sunlight.
Photo: Anesu Freddy/UNDP Zimbabwe
Photo Stories
How direct grants support Indigenous climate leadership in Cambodia
Indigenous communities in Cambodia are leading climate action, protecting forests, securing land and strengthening livelihoods through direct grants.
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How direct grants support Indigenous climate leadership in Cambodia
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How developing countries are taking climate action forward
From the forests of Ecuador to the farms of Nigeria to the city halls of Viet Nam, countries made important strides on climate action in 2025.
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How developing countries are taking climate action forward
Photo: UNDP Nigeria

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Research & Reports
Climate Justice: A youth guide to legal responsibility, policy action and accountability
This guide aims to advance youth legal advocacy as an enabling pathway for climate action.
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Climate Justice: A youth guide to legal responsibility, policy action and accountability

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