As guardians of about 80% of the world's biodiversity, indigenous peoples are key actors in SIDS' pursuit of Climate Action — guiding and inspiring innovation with centuries of knowledge on adaptation. The Bijagó people, an indigenous group in the Bijagós archipelago of Guinea-Bissau, are an excellent example of this. Living deeply intertwined with nature, the Bijagó's traditional knowledge is key to protecting the country's biodiversity, adding a valuable, spiritual perspective to this endeavor. These communities are under threat, both from climate change and the migration of the community's younger population. However, despite their assimilation into the global economy, some youth are beginning to marry scientific advances with indigenous knowledge and values — practicing conservation with agroecological farming, for example.
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