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Indigenous peoples and local communities protect more than 50% of world's land surface, but only have formally recognised ownership to just over 10%.

At ILC we jointly commit to...

Respect and protect the inherent land and territorial rights of indigenous peoples, as set out in ILO Convention 169 and the UN Declaration on the Rights of Indigenous Peoples, including by recognizing that respect for indigenous knowledge and cultures contributes to sustainable and equitable development and proper management of the environment".

Secure territorial rights for Indigenous Peoples

INDIGENOUS PEOPLES GLOBAL PLATFORM

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"For us, it’s important to be given formal land titles, not so that we can feel like owners, but to protect our territory."

-Teddy Guerra Magin, leader of the Quetchua community of Nuevo Andoas, Peru.


Defending the planet has never been more deadly for indigenous peoples.

Data released by Global Witness shows that 40% of the land and environmental defenders who lost their lives in 2019 were from indigenous communities.

Securing the land and territorial rights of indigenous peoples is critical, not just to protect their lives, but to create more equitable and prosperous societies and to honor the contribution they make in protecting our planet's biodiversity.

Indigenous peoples have a special relationship with their lands, territories and resources, as they are central to their cultures, livelihoods, spirituality, identity, and their continued existence as distinct peoples.

Evidence shows that forests managed by indigenous peoples and local communities store 37.7 billion tonnes of carbon - more than the world’s 2013 emissions of CO2 from fossil fuel combustion and industrial processes

It's clear, the role that indigenous peoples have played as guardians of our planet benefits all of humanity.

But more importantly, it is their right to be there, to have peace of mind and a sense of security over their lands, territories and resources.

Learn more from ILC's toolkit on indigenous peoples and community land rights

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SECURE INDIGENOUS AND COMMUNITY LAND RIGHTS CONTRIBUTE TO FIGHTING CLIMATE CHANGE

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Winner of the International Land Coalition Award in 2018, the Ogiek indigenous peoples won a historic court battle against the Kenyan government.

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Rayanne Franca of the Baré People in Brazil, Juventud Indigena.

Keikabile Mogodu from the San Peoples in Botswana. Botswana Khwedom Council.

Pallab Chakma, Chakma indigenous group in Bangladesh

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RESTORING OGIEK LAND RIGHTS. A STORY OF UNITY AND RESILIENCE

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Indigenous Peoples Secretariat key ally in demarcation and titling of indigenous territories

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ILC’s Approach to Indigenous Peoples’ Issues

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Tools and Manuals

ILC Toolkit #5: Indigenous Peoples and communities land rights

26 April 2018

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UNPFII: STATEMENT BY OGIEK PEOPLES’ DEVELOPMENT PROGRAM

21 April 2023

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Community generated data to support land rights

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