East Africa IPs views on Mtigation/Adapt

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Impacts of Climate Change among Indigenous Peoples and Biodiversity. : 

Impacts of Climate Change among Indigenous Peoples and Biodiversity. East Africa

How is CC being experienced : 

How is CC being experienced Increased frequency and lengt,m h of Droughts Irregular rainfall patterns Drying of rivers and other water bodies

Impacts on Indigenous Peoples : 

Impacts on Indigenous Peoples Reduced Livelihood Options -less livestock, no beehives 2.Poorer health -low quality milk, no herbs 3.Increased Conflict - human - human - wildlife - human

Cont… : 

Cont… Dilution of cultures alternative livelihoods, rural urban migration etc Alternative livelihoods threatened tourism activities threatened Farming Flowers for honey gone

Impacts on Biodiversity : 

Impacts on Biodiversity Extinction of species Collapse of water catchment areas Disappearance of biodiversity Concentration of species in particular areas Irregular rainfall patterns

Strategies for adapatation/mitigation : 

Strategies for adapatation/mitigation Define and strengthen the structure of information flow from the international to the local. Consultations with a view of unifying the indigenous voice around climate change issues to have a common voice in CBD, REDD, etc Address policy issues at the national level to address Ips concerns including institutionalization of traditional knowledge systems

Conti… : 

Conti… Strengthen institutional support for Indigenous civil society groups - to follow climate change dialogues, documentation, dissemination, etc Capacity building of both govts, civil society and communities around the CC agenda. Developing responsive conflict management structures

Cont.. : 

Cont.. Strengthening partnerships with Bingo’s, civil society and govt to effectively build REDD and other climate change strategies at the Country level.