Publication liee a l'activite
The Climate Crisis in Africa
6 Août 2026 - 15:00
Indigenous people lead the world as Defenders of Mother Earth and Water Protectors. We have always been on the front lines—stopping the damming of our rivers, standing up to the mining of our sacred lands, fighting pipelines. We are clear about what we are for: clean air, clean water, clean soil, respectful relationships with all of life, and a good future for the generations to come.
Because our connection to the land and to our traditional knowledge is mostly intact, we have a great deal to share with the world about a gentler way of living on this earth. We know how to share. We know how to grow food in ways that do not deplete the soil. We know our forests and our medicine plants. We know how to live in a way that does not contribute to climate chaos. We are not easily confused about what really matters.
Our long histories of living respectfully in balance with the natural world have been guided by our “original instructions,” which reminded us to be generous, reciprocal, and respectful in all our relationships. We have honored the water, the land, and all of life. Many of us live on our original homelands, as our ancestors did for many, many generations. Our ties to the land and our languages and traditions have remained intact, protecting us from consumerism and greed. In human relationships, we have always known of the power of listening and sharing. Our traditions of sharing our stories in community have helped us to heal our hurts.