Host organisation:

Kawthoolei Natural Resource and Environmental Conservation Commitee (KNRECC)

Description:

Nationally Determined Contributions (NDCs) are the cornerstone of the Paris Agreement, enabling countries to set targets for reducing greenhouse gas emissions and adapting to climate change. While NDCs are vital for global progress, their development has often been top-down, with limited inclusion of local and Indigenous perspectives. This gap can undermine effectiveness and increase risks for vulnerable communities. Across Asia innovative approaches are emerging to bridge this gap. One example is the Kawthoolei Climate Action Plan (K-CAP), initiated by Karen Indigenous People in Myanmar. K-CAP sets localized climate targets to reduce 17,500 tCO₂e and improve resilience for 1.8 million people making it the first sub-national NDC led by Indigenous Peoples, independent of the national government’s NDC. 

This session will bring together regional leaders, practitioners, and advocates to share experiences on resilience and NDC implementation at both national and sub-national levels. By drawing on diverse contexts, including community-led initiatives such as K-CAP, the discussion aims to strengthen collaboration and identify practical strategies for inclusive climate action. The event will highlight innovative approaches that integrate local priorities into national climate frameworks, deepen understanding of inclusive resilience, and generate actionable recommendations for embedding local perspectives into NDC processes.

Climate change knows no borders. By connecting experiences from national strategies to community-led plans, we can accelerate progress toward a resilient Asia and beyond.

Speakers:

Representatives of Karen Indigenous People from Myanmar

Leaders, practitioners, and advocates from Asia

Language:

English: