Philippines: Indigenous knowledge takes on climate crisis

In the mountainous province of Bukidnon in the southern Philippines, local indigenous groups are being forced to adapt to the alarming impacts of climate change. With UN support, communities are making significant strides, using centuries-old knowledge to forge sustainable solutions. https://news.un.org/feed/view/en/story/2023/09/1140337
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Philippines: Indigenous knowledge takes on climate crisis
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Australian surfers ride climate action wave

09 Oct 2022

Surfers have an intimate knowledge of the ocean, but have not been seen as leading figures amongst groups leading on climate change solutions. Thanks to groups such as Surfers for Climate in Australia, that perception is starting to change.

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COP28: Women and climate advocates driving forward change together

COP28: Women and climate advocates driving forward change together

04 Dec 2023

To combat the disproportionate impacts of climate change on women, advocates at COP28 on Monday said decisionmakers must not only enact more polices that meet their specific needs but recognize the unique knowledge and expertise women can offer that can be used to support effective climate action.

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Drawing a line in the sand as communities adapt to climate change

Drawing a line in the sand as communities adapt to climate change

25 Feb 2024

Communities in some of the most climate-change-affected areas in southern Madagascar are finding ways to thrive in increasingly challenging environments by becoming more resilient and adapting to unpredictable weather patterns.