Indigenous Peoples are critical partners for the development solutions needed to end extreme poverty and boost shared prosperity on a livable planet.
The International Day of the World’s Indigenous Peoples is a moment to reflect on the issues faced by Indigenous communities & the remarkable resilience they have shown in the face of the COVID-19 pandemic.
The International Year of Indigenous Languages in 2019 is intended to raise awareness about the consequences of languages disappearing and to find solutions to conserve them. In the Amazon region, 400 indigenous groups speak 300 different languages and they all share a holistic way of relating to ...
The Amazon’s indigenous languages hold the key to its conservation: An ...
NEW! --Indigenous Latin America Series-- The Indigenous Latin America Series is a flagship initiative from the World Bank’s Social Development team in Latin America and the Caribbean. Through in‑depth reports, interviews, and data-driven analyses, we highlight the perspectives, priorities, and innovations of Indigenous Peoples across the ...
Learn about the resilience, perseverance, and innovation of Indigenous women in addressing the climate challenge.
Explore first-hand stories from Indigenous leaders championing sustainability, cultural preservation, and empowerment. Discover the intersection of traditional practices with modern sustainability efforts, and learn how the World Bank partners with Indigenous communities to foster a more inclusive and sustainable future.
The Executive Summary of the Indigenous Peoples' Resilience Framework identifies defining principles, internal drivers and external enablers that support their resilience to climate change and other external shocks.
This event will bring together indigenous leaders, policymakers, and experts from the field to explore pathways for promoting community-driven environmental accountability, fostering indigenous peoples-led environmental governance, and applying collaborative efforts to ensure indigenous peoples play a central role in climate action.