IPCC-Related Report to Collect Indigenous and Local Knowledge: Submissions Extended to End of September

Mountains of Northern Sweden

DEADLINE EXTENDED TO SEPTEMBER 30th!

As announced in March 2020, the importance and relevance of Indigenous Knowledge and Local Knowledge in responding to the challenge of anthropogenic climate change is recognized by policymakers and academics. 

Although the Intergovernmental Panel on Climate Change (IPCC) acknowledges the importance of Indigenous Knowledge and Local Knowledge (IKLK), the inclusion of non-published IKLK remains beyond the scope of the Sixth Assessment Report.

Summer seining in Pirkanmaa, 1900s.

This request for submissions seeks contributions from Indigenous Peoples and Local Communities to the Global Report of Indigenous Knowledge and Local Knowledge on Climate Change 2020. We expect that this report will document, among other things, how holders of IKLK observe, forecast and respond to anthropogenic climate change. In doing so, the report will constitute an invaluable input to be considered in the Working Group II contribution to the IPCC Sixth Assessment Report.

OBS! Submissions can be made now at least until 30th September, 2020.

Submission guidelines:

ENGLISH

SPANISH

Chukchi nomads of the Kolyma area, 2010.