Fair and effective climate policies: engaging indigenous peoples.

This is a policy brief that addresses the critical importance of including indigenous peoples in the design and implementation of climate policies to ensure they are both fair and effective.

This document was realized in the framework of the Euroclima Programme, funded by the European Union and implemented by the Deutsche Gesellschaft für Internationale Zusammenarbeit (GIZ) and Expertise France. Expertise France participated as an implementing partner, contributing to the integration of cross-cutting approaches and the visibility of indigenous contributions within the projects of the sector Bosques, Biodiversidad y Ecosistemas (BBE) del programa Euroclima (BBE) and other thematic areas.

The text explores how indigenous traditional knowledge and territorial management are essential for global climate goals, while emphasizing the need to respect their rights and autonomy.

The methodology is based on a strategic analysis of international frameworks, such as the Glasgow Climate Pact, and the capitalization of experiences from regional climate governance. The main conclusions highlight that meaningful engagement with indigenous peoples reduces social vulnerability and enhances the sustainability of climate actions, provided that institutional barriers are removed and intercultural dialogues are fostered.

Key words: indigenous peoples, climate policy, climate justice, traditional knowledge, governance, human rights, mitigation, adaptation, Latin America, Euroclima.