# A new United Nations report has warned that Indigenous Peoples who protect at least 80-percent of the world’s biodiversity continue to be sidelined in global climate action. Despite their deep environmental knowledge, they receive less than one-percent of climate funding and are often excluded from decision-making. Data shows that green projects, such as mining and carbon offsets, frequently harm Indigenous lands. The report urges greater inclusion, indigenous-led funding, and respect for traditional knowledge in ingenious communities like the Quechua in Peru and the Comcaac in Mexico.
UN report shows indigenous people are sidelined in global climate action talks