In this episode, UNRISD Research Analyst Paramita Dutta speaks to Mrinal Tripura, who among other roles, is Director of the Maleya Foundation and coordinates the Bangladesh Indigenous Peoples Network on Climate Change and Biodiversity (BIPNet). They discuss the importance of addressing historical injustices and climate justice for Indigenous communities in Bangladesh. Mrinal emphasizes the vulnerability of Indigenous peoples to climate impacts and the need for special attention to protect their rights, including land and access to resources. They also explore the challenges Indigenous communities face in accessing climate financing and benefit sharing at the local and national levels.
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