Abstract

Local communities and indigenous peoples (LCIPs) have been involved in the implementation of the UN Framework Convention on Climate Change (UNFCCC) since 1992. In 2015, the Paris Agreement introduc ...

Highlights

  • Introduction and background on the LCIPPlatformLocal Communities and Indigenous Peoples (LCIPs)PlatformLocal Communities and Indigenous Peoples (LCIPs)[1] have been involved in the processes under the United Nations Framework Convention on Climate Change (UNFCCC) since its inception in 1992 in Rio de Janeiro

  • The governance structure of the LCIP Platform can utilize various elements to continue the operationalization of the platform and fulfill these functions

  • Already in the UN General Assembly’s “Rio Declaration on Environment and Development,” LCIPs are highlighted in principle 22 due to their “vital role in environmental management and development because of their knowledge and traditional practices,” while states are called upon to enable LCIPs’ “effective participation in the achievement of sustainable development.”[2]

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Executive Summary

The Local Communities and Indigenous Peoples Platform (LCIP Platform) was established in 2015, but its operationalization is still ongoing. It could provide an important step towards a nuanced inclusion of specific non-Party stakeholders in the UNFCCC process. Parties to the Convention, local communities and indigenous peoples need further exchange on key questions on the platform, including its governance structure and a timeline for the process. The governance structure of the LCIP Platform can utilize various elements to continue the operationalization of the platform and fulfill these functions. Important aspects of the operationalization that still need to be decided are the timeline, including the question if all governance elements need to be set up at the same time, and a potential review of the platform

Introduction and background on the LCIP Platform
LCIPs in the Paris Agreement and Paris Decision
Discussions at COP22 and in preparation of COP23
Negotiations at COP23 and the LCIP Decision
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Participation in the UNFCCC process
Admission to the process
Participation in the process
Participation outside the UNFCCC process
United Nations Permanent Forum on Indigenous Issues (UNPFII)
Key considerations on the LCIP Platform
Functions of the LCIP Platform
Principles and suggestions by indigenous peoples organizations
IIPFCC principles for the participation in the LCIP Platform
Suggestions for the platform structure
Further considerations
Potential governance elements of an LCIP Platform
Structural elements
Modalities of implementation
Governance options of an LCIP Platform (combinations of governance elements)
Option 1 – Dialogue Platform
Option 2 – Governing body with a focus as expert group
Option 3 – Governing body with a focus as steering group
Overview of the options
Further process to set up the LCIP Platform
Conclusion
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