Disappointed by this year's climate talks, Indigenous advocates look to Brazil in 2025

Indigenous women from Amazonia spoke at a press conference during the United Nations Climate Change Conference COP29 in Baku, Azerbaijan. Advocates at the conference expressed disappointment in the outcomes, stating that deals made fell short of addressing the impacts of climate change. Wealthy countries agreed to provide at least $300 billion annually to help poorer nations address global warming. Indigenous advocates are now looking to next year’s climate talks in Brazil for further inclusion and support for the global Indigenous movement. Indigenous groups at COP29 pushed for a formal seat at the negotiating table, more incorporation of Indigenous knowledge in climate science, and protection of the human rights of Indigenous people. Despite the disappointment in outcomes, Indigenous advocates emphasized the importance of building solidarity and continuing to fight for meaningful climate action and access to climate finance. Around 170 Indigenous people from around the world attended COP29 to advise countries on climate policy. Sympathetic states are hoped to listen to the desires and needs of Indigenous groups.

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