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Many indigenous peoples and marginalized populations live in environments that are highly exposed to climate change impacts, such as arid zones, small islands , high- altitude regions, and the Arctic . As a result of this heightened exposure and their natural resource- based livelihoods, these societies are already observing and responding to changes exacerbated by climate change. Local and indigenous knowledge is therefore a source of invaluable information for climate change assessment and adaptation . This unique transdisciplinary publication is the result of collaboration between UNESCO ’s Local and Indigenous Knowledge Systems (LINKS ) programme, the United Nations University’s Traditional Knowledge Initiative, the Intergovernmental Panel on Climate Change (IPCC ), and other organizations. Chapters written by indigenous peoples, scientists and development experts provide insight into how diverse societies observe and adapt to changing environments. A broad range of case studies illustrate how these societies, building upon traditional knowledge handed down through generations, are already developing their own solutions for dealing with a rapidly changing climate and how this might be useful on a global scale. Of interest to policy makers, social and natural scientists, and indigenous peoples and experts, this book provides an indispensable reference for those interested in climate science, policy and adaptation. This publication is the second in the “Local & Indigenous Knowledge” series published by UNESCO.

Climate Change in the courtroom: Trends, impacts, and emerging lessonsis the fourth edition of a series first launched in 2017. Drawing on data from the Sabin Center’s Climate Change Litigation Databases, the report highlights emerging trends and key issues shaping the field of climate litigation.

As of 30 June 2025, a cumulative 3,099 climate-related cases have been filed in 55 national jurisdictions and 24 international or regional courts, tribunals, or quasi-judicial bodies including landmark opinions by the International Court of Justice (ICJ) and the Inter-American Court of Human Rights (IACtHR), among others.

This report serves as an essential resource for judges, lawyers, advocates, policymakers, researchers, environmental defenders, climate activists, human rights advocates, NGOs, businesses, and the international community, offering insights into how courts are becoming avenues for addressing the multifaceted legal dimensions of climate change.

The 2025 Climate Technology Progress Report (CTPR): ‘Advancing biobased technologies in the bioeconomy’ examines how advancing the climate and nature agenda through the integration of technology and sustainable biobased solutions can offer a comprehensive and cost-effective pathway to achieving both objectives simultaneously.

The report is intended as a resource for policymakers, practitioners, and stakeholders seeking to advance integrated, effective, and equitable climate and nature action in the lead-up to COP 30 and beyond.