The Local Communities and Indigenous Peoples Platform (LCIPP) was established under the UNFCCC to facilitate the exchange of experiences and sharing of best practices between Indigenous Peoples and local communities on climate change mitigation and adaptation in a holistic and integrated manner.

In line with decision 14/CP.29 and the Baku Workplan of the LCIPP 2025-2027, the Facilitative Working Group (FWG) will convene the LCIPP Biregional Gathering for Asia and Central and Eastern Europe, Russian Federation, Central Asia and Transcaucasia regions from 21–24 April 2026, during Climate Week-3  in Yeosu, the Republic of Korea.

The gathering will bring together Indigenous Peoples and local communities, Parties, representatives of constituted bodies and workstreams under the UNFCCC, as well as other relevant entities, to exchange experiences and practices from the regions and co-create ways to incorporate diverse knowledge systems, values, and practices into regional efforts to scale up climate action.

The agenda of the gathering will be published soon.

Please check for more information about the Climate Week in Yeosu here: Climate Week - Yeosu April 2026 (CW3) | UNFCCC

The official Message To Parties and observer States is available here.

• Are you a knowledge holder or practitioner from Indigenous Peoples and/or local communities in Asia or Central and Eastern Europe, Russian Federation, Central Asia and Transcaucasia regions?

• Would you like to share your experiences and knowledge to help shape climate action grounded in Indigenous values, worldviews, and local knowledge systems? 

If yes, please complete the form to express your interest in the LCIPP Biregional Gathering. Support for participation may be available for a limited number of participants, subject to available resources.

Deadline to express interest: 15 March 2026; 23:59 CET

Please note:

1. The form is available in English. However, interested participants may submit their responses in any of the six official UN languages. If needed, applicants may use machine translation tools to complete the form.
2. The FWG will facilitate the identification and registration of knowledge holders and practitioners from these regions, who have submitted expressions of interest, taking into consideration regional balance, thematic relevance, gender and youth balance, and other relevant considerations. Selected participants will be contacted by the secretariat via email during the week of 20 March 2026 and invited to complete a registration form to facilitate travel arrangements.
3. Applicants who are not selected to receive support may still attend the LCIPP Biregional Gathering on their own by registering through the official process. For more information, kindly refer to the notifications shared in the participation section above.