Carmona, R. orcid.org/0000-0003-2563-9591, Reed, G., Ford, J. orcid.org/0000-0002-2066-3456 et al. (4 more authors) (2023) Indigenous Peoples’ rights in national climate governance: An analysis of Nationally Determined Contributions (NDCs). AMBIO: A Journal of the Human Environment, 53. pp. 138-155. ISSN 0044-7447
Abstract
Although the recognition of Indigenous Peoples’ contributions to climate governance by the international community has gradually increased, a rights-based approach in national climate action is still largely absent. This article analyses the recognition of Indigenous Peoples’ rights in Nationally Determined Contributions (NDCs) under the Paris Agreement. We conducted a content analysis of all NDCs submitted between 2016 and May 2022. Through a five-pronged framework of sustainable self-determination, we assessed how the NDCs recognise: i. Indigenous Peoples as rights-holders; ii. Indigenous jurisdiction over land; iii. Indigenous knowledge systems; iv. Indigenous Peoples’ right to full and effective participation in climate governance; and v. the legacy of colonialism. NDCs with references related to Indigenous Peoples are increasing. However, questions remain regarding their sincerity and commitment to implementation. States must therefore make more significant efforts to ensure that the NDCs take a rights-based approach and contribute to strengthening Indigenous Peoples’ role and say in climate governance.
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Copyright, Publisher and Additional Information: | © The Author(s) 2023. This is an open access article under the terms of the Creative Commons Attribution License (CC-BY 4.0), which permits unrestricted use, distribution and reproduction in any medium, provided the original work is properly cited. |
Keywords: | Climate governance; Climate policy; Indigenous Peoples; Indigenous Peoples' rights; Nationally Determined Contributions (NDCs) |
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Institution: | The University of Leeds |
Academic Units: | The University of Leeds > Faculty of Environment (Leeds) > School of Earth and Environment (Leeds) > Sustainability Research Institute (SRI) (Leeds) |
Depositing User: | Symplectic Publications |
Date Deposited: | 07 Dec 2023 11:26 |
Last Modified: | 07 Dec 2023 11:26 |
Status: | Published |
Publisher: | Springer |
Identification Number: | 10.1007/s13280-023-01922-4 |
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Open Archives Initiative ID (OAI ID): | oai:eprints.whiterose.ac.uk:206281 |