Indigenous and Traditional Peoples and Climate Change. Issues Paper

The potential impacts of climate change on the livelihoods and cultures of indigenous and traditional communities remain poorly known. The goals of the IUCN report on Indigenous Peoples and Climate Change are:
• to improve understanding of the potential impacts of climate change on vulnerable communities and cultures and their associated ecosystems;
• to identify further research required to reduce the risks of climate change; and
• to develop appropriate adaptation and mitigation measures, particularly in areas with high risk of socio-cultural impacts.