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Village of Hope - A Process for Infusing Decision Making with Indigenous Views

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North America

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Good practices and lessons learned

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Date of submission

22/03/2018

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Activities

The Rockies Institute has tested the theory of change at the recent IPCCC Cities Conference which was very successful. Our aims are to further refine the method to: a) conduct a full analysis of similar processes in action and in literature b) run more pilot engagements between Indigenous and non-Indigenous experts and c) develop a Village of Hope Process Guide.

Adaptation element

Adaptation planning and practices; Capacity building; Communication and outreach/awareness; Education and training; Institutional arrangements; Knowledge management; Stakeholder involvement

Adaptation sector/theme

Community-based adaptation; Ecosystem-based adaptation; Indigenous and traditional knowledge

Climate hazard

Drought; Erratic rainfall; Extreme heat; Floods; Increasing temperatures; Land and forest degradation; Loss of biodiversity; Wildfire

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Description

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A new process that helps members of local communities and Indigenous peoples to contribute to decision making and policy change related to climate change at the international, national and sub-national levels.

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Global

Indicators of achievement

Funding to refine the process is secured. Two - 3 test pilots are completed. A Guide is written and made widely available.

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The Rockies Institute

Purpose

Village of Hope is intended to be a process to bring Indigenous and non-Indigenous knowledge holders together in respectful and meaningful ways to co-author approaches and to advance policy related to climate change mitigation and adaptation.

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Academics and scientists; Communities; Policy makers; Practitioners; Private sector

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Implementing partners

The Kainai First Nation, Alberta Canada

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