Second, for their economic, social and cultural activities, indigenous peoples depend on renew_x0002_able natural resources that are most at risk to climate variability and extremes. At the same time, the sustainable and productive use of natural resources is a key factor driving green growth and of vital importance in combating climate change. Around 70 million indigenous peoples are dependent on forests to meet their livelihood needs. Although they account for 5 per cent of the world’s population, they care for and protect 22 per cent of the Earth’s surface and 80 per cent of the planet’s biodiversity. Consequently, their role is of particular importance both in the sustainable management of resources and in environmental and biodiversity con_x0002_servation, which are essential for combating climate change.
Second, for their economic, social and cultural activities, indigenous peoples depend on renew_x0002_able natural resources that are most at risk to climate variability and extremes. At the same time, the sustainable and productive use of natural resources is a key factor driving green growth and of vital importance in combating climate change. Around 70 million indigenous peoples are dependent on forests to meet their livelihood needs. Although they account for 5 per cent of the world’s population, they care for and protect 22 per cent of the Earth’s surface and 80 per cent of the planet’s biodiversity. Consequently, their role is of particular importance both in the sustainable management of resources and in environmental and biodiversity con_x0002_servation, which are essential for combating climate change.
['Members of indigenous and local communities']