For thousands of years, indigenous peoples have used their knowledge to manage the resources of their environment in a sustainable manner with a vision of the present and future. Their relationship with the land, forests, animals, plants, and water sources is based on respect, harmony, and care. Currently, 80% of the planet’s biodiversity is stewarded by indigenous peoples, and although they disproportionately face the adverse effects of climate change, their ancestral knowledge is fundamental to adapting to these effects. Pawanka Fund contributes to effective solutions to the climate crisis. It supports the frontline efforts of indigenous peoples’ organizations to strengthen indigenous resilience in the face of climate change.
