Navigating the Anthropocene

Abstract

Climate change presents significant risks to human health, biodiversity, forestry, tourism, finance, and other sectors on a global scale. The effects are particularly severe for indigenous peoples in areas such as Africa, Asia, South America, the Arctic, and small Pacific islands. It is essential to develop strategies for both adaptation and mitigation. The traditional knowledge and practices of indigenous groups offer valuable frameworks for adapting to the impacts of climate change, such as rising sea levels, droughts, species loss, and threats to traditional ways of life. However, limited resources hinder resilience. Collaboration between indigenous communities and researchers, as well as the incorporation of traditional knowledge into policies, can lead to sustainable solutions. It is also crucial to reduce greenhouse gas emissions through the use of renewable energy. Urgent global action is needed to address climate change, limit temperature increases, and safeguard vulnerable ecosystems and populations.