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‘Diplomacy ends today’: First Nations warn of protests over Ontario mining law

Ontario Premier Doug Ford’s government has given itself the power to suspend provincial and municipal laws for chosen projects in areas it deems to have economic importance, citing the need to speed up development of mines, but First Nations warn confrontation is brewing.

Known as Bill 5, the legislation sparked a firestorm of anger among First Nations communities, who say it tramples their rights and ignores their concerns. It may have passed in the legislature Wednesday, but Indigenous leaders say the fight is just beginning.

Climate action funding for Indigenous Peoples

As announced in the 2030 Emissions Reduction Plan, Budget 2022 committed $29.6 million over three years, starting in 2022-23, to advance an Indigenous Climate Leadership Agenda that will support self-determined action in addressing Indigenous Peoples’ climate priorities. The funding will also support the phased implementation of distinctions-based climate strategies.

Climate Change | United Nations For Indigenous Peoples

Indigenous peoples and the role they may play in combating climate change are rarely considered in public discourses on climate change. The United Nations Permanent Forum on Indigenous Issues, is well placed to support indigenous peoples in putting a “human face” on this issue.

Europe’s Green Revolution Threatens Sweden’s Indigenous Sámi

The Sámi indigenous people have inhabited northern Sweden for thousands of years. Now their way of life is threatened by giant wind farms, mines rich in rare battery minerals and logging.

Asia | Local Communities and Indigenous Peoples Platform

Indigenous peoples have in-depth knowledge of the environment amassed and refined through generations of close contact with the land. In the era of climate change, indigenous peoples across Asia are drawing on their knowledge and customary practices to adapt to the changing climate.

Oil And Gas Emissions Cap

The oil and gas sector is a major contributor to Canada’s economy. It is also Canada’s largest source of greenhouse gas emissions and, as such, has a critical role to play in meeting the country’s climate objectives.

Encouraging Environmental Education to Understand and Adopt to Tomorrow’s Challenges

Speaking at the Jeune Chambre de commerce de Montréal, Minister Guilbault announced today an investment of $2.9 million in eight environmental hashtag education projects.