How do transition mineral policies impact Indigenous Peoples? This Groundwork Policy Briefings for Action session explores the social, political, and environmental risks Indigenous communities face in the context of the energy transition. With insights from Galina Angarova, Julie Klinger, Vuyisile Ncube, and Kate Finn, the session examines how legal frameworks, geopolitical agendas, and current practices intensify inequities—and how rights-based approaches can lead the way forward. Moderator: Paula Alvarado

What are transition minerals, and why do they matter for climate justice? In this Groundwork Policy Briefings for Action session, we unpack their role in the energy transition and their social and environmental consequences. With insights from Lesley Muñoz Rivera, Matti Blind-Berg, and Beverly Besmanos, this conversation explores how these minerals are used, the risks tied to their extraction, and Indigenous-led responses from impacted regions. Moderator: Paula Alvarado

Welcome to the GroundWork Podcast, where policy meets action.
GroundWork is a policy briefing and strategic engagement initiative supporting Indigenous Peoples, local communities, and their allies to navigate complex global climate and biodiversity processes. Since 2023, it has translated fast-moving political dynamics into accessible, actionable insights, enabling more informed and strategic participation in spaces such as the UNFCCC, CBD, and related international fora.

The initiative is financed by the Climate and Land Use Alliance (CLUA) and delivered through a collaboration between Seeds for Change, the International Climate Politics Hub (ICPH), and TINTA – The Invisible Thread. It operates through multiple channels—including live briefings, written analyses, and podcasts—to expand reach, deepen understanding, and strengthen Indigenous-led advocacy across global agendas.

This GroundWork session explored how the funding landscape is shifting, and what it means for IP & LC advocacy and direct access to resources. Speaker Deborah Sánchez shared insights on emerging mechanisms—including the Forest Tenure Pledge, the Cali Fund, and the Green Climate Fund—that aim to channel support more directly to communities safeguarding lands, waters, and traditional knowledge.Moderator: Philippa Bayley

GroundWork is a political intelligence programme we co-created with the International Climate Politics Hub (ICPH) and TINTA — designed to support Indigenous Peoples, Local Communities, and Afro-descendant Peoples to understand and influence international climate, biodiversity, and land governance processes.
Since 2023, the series has delivered multilingual briefings, strategic insight dialogues, and podcast episodes on some of the most consequential policy processes affecting Indigenous lands and rights — from UNFCCC negotiations and the Global Biodiversity Framework to transition minerals and emerging technologies. In 2025 alone, we reached over 1,400 participants across five briefings.
The 2026 programme is now underway. All public briefings are free to access. Written summaries, webinar recordings, and podcast episodes are available through the GroundWork page.

A must-read for anyone working with images and stories in the international development space.
These powerful ethical guidelines from Bond put the dignity, agency, and safety of contributors at the center of storytelling. Whether you're gathering content yourself or managing it for campaigns, this resource offers practical, thoughtful guidance on informed consent, responsible portrayal, and avoiding harm. I didn’t create this, but I return to it often—and I highly recommend it.

A vital guide for anyone committed to telling more truthful, respectful, and empowering stories about Africa.
This brilliant handbook by Africa No Filter unpacks how well-meaning storytelling can reinforce harmful stereotypes—and offers practical steps to challenge bias, center local voices, and build narrative justice. I didn’t write it, but I think everyone working in development, media, or philanthropy should read it.

Rooted by Nature is a beautiful and necessary listen for anyone walking the path of earth stewardship, ancestral wisdom, and regenerative leadership.
With grounded conversations and rich reflections, this podcast uplifts Indigenous and local knowledge systems as vital to healing our relationships with land, culture, and each other. I didn’t create it, but I deeply resonate with its message—and I think you will too.

A powerful hub of knowledge grounded in the rights, wisdom, and leadership of Indigenous Peoples and local communities.
The Centro de Recursos PICL offers an incredible collection of tools, research, and stories—curated to support advocacy, capacity-building, and collective action. I didn’t create this space, but I often return to it and highly recommend it to anyone working at the intersection of rights, territory, and climate justice.

If you care about the power of stories to shape systems, shift minds, and stir movements—this podcast is for you.
Speechless: Tell Stories That Change the World is a smart, inspiring series that dives into how storytelling can challenge injustice and build collective power. I didn’t create it, but I highly recommend it to anyone working in advocacy, philanthropy, or creative strategy.