# Indigenous leaders at COP31 say it’s past time to turn promises into action

- URL: https://talkfuse.com/story/indigenous-leaders-at-cop31-say-its-past-time-to-turn-promises-into-action/
- Published: 2026-11-13T19:24:52+00:00
- Updated: 2026-11-13T20:35:50+00:00
- Original publisher: Grist (publisher lean: Left)
- Original article: https://grist.org/indigenous/indigenous-leaders-at-cop31-say-its-past-time-to-turn-promises-into-action/
- Topics: Climate, Geopolitics, Government, Politics, Science

## Key points

- Indigenous leaders want COP31 pledges put into practice.
- Promises include land rights across 400 million acres and $1.8 billion.
- Nepal’s first loss-and-damage allocation is $21.6 million.

## Summary

Indigenous leaders at COP31 in Antalya are urging governments to turn climate pledges into practical action, including stronger land rights and a greater role for Indigenous peoples in climate decisions. The conference is being presented as focused on implementing earlier agreements, making it a test of whether last year’s promises lead to meaningful change.

Advocates say funding has been slow to reach communities, while land defenders continue to face threats. Governments had pledged to strengthen Indigenous land rights across 400 million acres in tropical forest countries, provide $1.8 billion, and respect free, prior and informed consent in the energy transition. The article also notes that Nepal received approval for $21.6 million from the loss-and-damage fund, its first disbursement, against nearly $5 billion in reported damage.

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