Decolonizing Climate Adaptation: Indigenous Perspectives on Resilience and Justice
摘要
The growing impacts of the climate crisis disproportionately affect Indigenous communities worldwide, including those in Bangladesh. These communities, situated in environmentally vulnerable coastal, hilly, and wetland areas, bear the brunt of climate-induced disasters such as cyclones, floods, and landslides. Decolonizing climate adaptation strategies and integrating Indigenous land-based perspectives are critical for addressing these challenges. This approach rectifies historical injustices and leverages the traditional land-based knowledge and adaption practices embedded within Indigenous cultures and practices. This section explores the significance of decolonizing the climate crisis and emphasizes the importance of Indigenous perspectives in adaptation efforts. The book highlights the critical necessity of decolonizing climate adaptation from Indigenous traditional land-based culture and practice in Bangladesh. By addressing historical ongoing injustices, centering Indigenous traditional land-based knowledge and practices (TLBKP), and prioritizing community-led solutions, this book presents a critical case for reshaping the discourse on climate resilience. It advocates for recognizing and protecting Indigenous land rights as fundamental to creating sustainable climate adaptation strategies.