Climate Justice For Indigenous People

As the 29th United Nations Conference of the Parties (COP29) came to a close in Azerbaijan, the climate crisis has reached a point where decisive action is no longer optional but imperative. Yet, despite global discussions, the most vulnerable — indigenous and local communities — remain on the sidelines. These communities bear the brunt of climate change but often lack the voice and resources to defend their rights, livelihoods, and traditions. In Nepal, a nation whose indigenous peoples are disproportionately affected by environmental degradation, the importance of this year's COP29 cannot be overstated.