Indigenous Peoples have demonstrated resilience and made significant contributions to the sustainability of the planet, despite persistent threats to their peoples, cultures, and ways of life. Although they have contributed little to climate change and have made notable efforts in climate mitigation, Indigenous Peoples are disproportionately impacted by climate shocks and disasters.
The World Bank, in collaboration with Indigenous Peoples, has developed an Indigenous Peoples’ Resilience Framework. This framework builds on experiences, evidence, and stories of Indigenous Peoples' resilience from 16 countries across three continents.
"Watch Indigenous leaders from around the world talk about what resilience means to them in the video below:"