International Day of the World's Indigenous Peoples

Side event of the United Nations Permanent Forum on Indigenous Issues entitled "Indigenous Peoples in Coastal and Marine Environments: challenges and opportunities". Indigenous Peoples inhabit coastal and marine environments across every major continent except Antarctica, with an estimated 27 million Indigenous Peoples from 87 countries relying on these areas for cultural identity, economic activities, food security, and overall well-being. Despite their critical role in managing coastal and marine ecosystems, they remain underrepresented in global discussions on the blue economy, climate finance, and marine policy. The World Bank, through its Platform to Strengthen Participation of Indigenous Peoples in Nature and Climate Finance, aims to enhance Indigenous Peoples' engagement, rights, and participation in climate and nature finance. While significant efforts have been made to recognize Indigenous Peoples' contributions to terrestrial ecosystems, there is limited doc...