Canada's 2021 Nationally Determined Contribution Under the Paris Agreement
Year of publication
2021
Specific thematic area
Climate adaptation and/or mitigation
Sector of governance
Climate change
Type of human mobility
Other
Characteristics of human mobility
Not available
Type of environmental driver
Generic references to climate- and/or disaster-related events
Local governance marker
Not Available
Sudden-onset/slow-onset
Both
Sub-region
Northern America
Region
Northern America
Macro-region
Americas
Relevant GCM objective
- GCM Objective 2 - Minimize adverse drivers
Child marker
C
Gender marker
C
Human rights marker
C
To better understand this reality, and advance First Nations climate solutions, the AFN has developed the concept of a First Nations ‘Climate Lens’. This Lens challenges conventional conceptualizations of First Nations as ‘vulnerable’ populations and ‘passive recipients’ of climate impacts. Indeed, our unique connections to the land, water, air, and non-human beings have enabled us to live reciprocally and in balance with all of Creation, providing a unique source of strength, understanding and resilience.
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