Background

Collective Approach 1 of the Baku Workplan of the Local Communities and Indigenous Peoples Platform (LCIPP) seeks to shift the global climate change discussions under the UNFCCC process to incorporate the values, worldviews, intergenerational wisdom and knowledge of Indigenous Peoples and knowledge of local communities, thus fostering a profound connection with nature. It also aims to enhance global climate action by elevating the recommendations, practical examples and insights of Indigenous Peoples and local communities, emphasizing their climate leadership and nature stewardship. 

As part of the activities under Collective Approach 1, the fifth Annual Gathering of Knowledge Holders and the Annual Dialogue among Indigenous Peoples, local communities, Parties, constituted bodies, workstreams and other contributors are being convened, in conjunction with COP 30. 

Through the past workplans of the LCIPP, four annual gatherings of knowledge holders have been organized to feed into annual dialogues. These gatherings brought together knowledge holders to share and promote adaptation actions that are based on and guided by the best available science, including traditional knowledge, knowledge of Indigenous Peoples, and local knowledge systems in accordance with Article 7 of the Paris Agreement.

Thematic Focus of the Gathering

The fifth annual gathering of knowledge holders will be anchored in the LCIPP annual theme: “Ambitious and just climate action rooted in holistic stewardship”, which was adopted at the 13th meeting of the FWG. Discussions will focus on holistic ambition, resilience and stewardship, transitions and future through four sharing circles:

• Sharing Circle 1: Holistic Ambition – Collective Pathways Rooted in Ancestral and Living Knowledge
• Sharing Circle 2: Holistic Resilience and Stewardship – Weaving Human Well-being, Ecosystems, and Intergenerational Responsibility
• Sharing Circle 3: Holistic Transitions - Guided by Relationships and Responsibilities and Equity
• Sharing Circle 4: Holistic Future – Nurturing Generations Through Change

Approach

The annual dialogue for Indigenous Peoples, local communities, Parties, constituted bodies, workstreams and other contributors (CA1.2) focuses on incorporating diverse knowledge systems and values into strengthening the collective response to climate change and restoring the integrity of nature.

Deliverables

As contained within the Collective Approach 1 of the Baku Workplan of the LCIPP, the deliverables from the annual gathering and the annual dialogue include:

1. A summary report documenting the discussions at the annual gathering and the annual dialogue, including recommendations and opportunities for further engagement (Deliverable 1.4)
2. A compilation of case stories in diverse formats to feed into the work of relevant constituted bodies and work under relevant UNFCCC workstreams, as appropriate and in accordance with their respective mandates (Deliverable 1.5)
3. Integrate recommendations and concrete examples into relevant work of key constituted bodies and UNFCCC workstreams, in line with the annual theme selected by the FWG (Deliverable 1.6)