The way we approach international aid to Indigenous communities often reflects lingering colonial mindsets, raising questions about whether true empowerment is possible without relinquishing control and trusting in their wisdom.
How replacing a market mindset with the wealth of wisdom may be the key to protecting the future of our planet
Empowering Indigenous communities holds the potential to reshape our relationship with nature, challenging the market-driven mindset that has turned the Amazon into a commodity rather than a living ecosystem.
Decolonising climate change: A quest for environmental justice and equity
indigenous wisdom// Hidden Stories SeriesDecolonising climate change: A quest for environmental justice and equityOctober 30, 2023Without trying to be crass, climate is a hot topic right now. Yet in our haste to alert our slumbering world to the realities the crisis is creating on a daily basis, we seem to still be overlooking the intricate tapestry that ties environmental degradation …
How our words can shape environmental action
indigenous wisdom// Hidden Stories SeriesHow our words can shape environmental actionOctober 9, 2023Within the vast sphere of sustainability, words don’t merely act as messengers; they dynamically sculpt our perception of reality.Language—and its intricate interplay with our cognition—has been the subject of intrigue for philosophers, linguists, and sociologists for centuries. As many experts have surmised, words serve as more than functional …