Document Type
Research Project
Publication Date
Fall 9-29-2025
Abstract
This policy paper examines the Climate justice, Ecocide and security implications of carbon market mechanisms for Indigenous Peoples (IPs). Despite global recognition of Indigenous people participation , existing frameworks under the UNFCCC and mechanisms often lack enforceable safeguards to protect Indigenous sovereignty. The paper identifies critical gaps in governance, particularly the absence of Indigenous-led oversight in Carbon markets. Drawing on two case studies: Yurok Tribe and Ogiek people, it demonstrates how carbon markets can reproduce neo-colonial patterns of resource appropriation. To address these challenges, the paper proposes the Indigenous communities Carbon Sovereignty Protocol (ICCSP) as a governance framework, outlining implementation measures, benefit-sharing mechanisms, and enforcement provisions to ensure sovereign patiicpation in the carbon market system, aim to achieve Climate justice, prevent Ecocide and security risks under COP30 Mutrirao vision.
Recommended Citation
Waleed, Lojain, "INDIGENOUS COMMUNITIES CARBON SOVEREIGNTY: A PROTOCOL FOR CLIMATE JUSTICE, ECOCIDE PREVENTION, AND SECURITY" (2025). COP30. 17.
https://buescholar.bue.edu.eg/cop30/17
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