CLAN! recognizes that Indigenous and local communities are critical custodians of ecosystems, biodiversity, and natural resources. This thematic area promotes community-led conservation and sustainable land use practices that strengthen climate resilience and adaptation. We support the integration of Indigenous knowledge systems into conservation and climate action, while also engaging communities in national and global climate governance processes. CLAN! advocates for climate justice, equitable access to climate finance, and safeguards against harmful conservation and carbon market initiatives that exclude or marginalize communities. Our approach ensures that conservation and climate action are rights-based, inclusive, and aligned with community priorities.