Protecting and restoring tropical forests—including the immense diversity of species and the carbon they store—is fundamental to addressing the biodiversity and climate crises, as well as ensuring a habitable planet for future generations.

The key lies in the hands of Indigenous Peoples and local communities (IPs & LCs), who have been the most effective protectors of ecosystems, curbing deforestation and recovering degraded areas. Direct access to financing has proven essential, as well as promoting a decolonised approach to conservation, along with the fundamental recognition of the rights of IPs & LCs.

In this report published during COP30, a selection of existing Indigenous and local communities-led Forest Solutions are presented, examples to be strengthened and multiplied:

• Knasaimos-Tehi Community, Papua, Indonesia
• Gunam and Setawa Villages, Borneo, Indonesia
• Lokolama Community, Congo Basin, DRC
• Middle Juruá Communities, Amazonas, Brazil
• Apurinã People, Amazonas, Brazil

Download the report:

Forest Solutions: Showcasing solutions by Indigenous Peoples and Local Communities from the Amazon, Congo Basin, and Indonesia for Rights and Forest Protection