Their extreme vulnerability and exposure to climate change can force indigenous peoples to migrate. In most cases this is not an adequate solution for adapting to climate change, and instead renders them more vulnerable to discrimination, exploitation and environmental hazards in their destination areas. Such migration often also leads to the loss of their traditional economic, social and cultural activities. Equally important, it leads to the loss of traditional knowledge, and this knowledge is essential for climate action to be successful. At the same time, the transition to work in other activities within the destination areas is particularly challenging for indigenous peoples, especially for indigenous women.
Their extreme vulnerability and exposure to climate change can force indigenous peoples to migrate. In most cases this is not an adequate solution for adapting to climate change, and instead renders them more vulnerable to discrimination, exploitation and environmental hazards in their destination areas. Such migration often also leads to the loss of their traditional economic, social and cultural activities. Equally important, it leads to the loss of traditional knowledge, and this knowledge is essential for climate action to be successful. At the same time, the transition to work in other activities within the destination areas is particularly challenging for indigenous peoples, especially for indigenous women.
['Women and other genders', 'Members of indigenous and local communities']