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How is this representation of climate change similar to other things you’ve read/viewed? How is it different?
This representation of climate change is similar to other things I’ve read because I’ve read that carbon is the main component of climate change because it traps heat in the Earth. I’ve also read that deforestation is a huge reason why more and more carbon dioxide is building up in the atmosphere. The books I’ve read did not mention that deforestation is actually one of the leading causes of global warming. This is also the first time I realized and understood how indigenous people contribute towards the environment. It really made me wonder, “What are some of the ways they live by?”
Where do you see the influence of Indigenous peoples in this video? Where is it missing?
On place I see the influence of indigenous peoples is in the environment. They live in a way that doesn’t harm the environment and is very sustainable. I think we can learn from indigenous people and try to live with some if their lifestyles. Another way I see the influence of indigenous peoples is in the REDD+ agreement. They have influenced the agreement because anything that people want to do to the forests must get consent from the indigenous community or communities that live there. This is where indigenous people are being listened to, because their opinions are being listened to. I think they could have even more influence however, if we tried adapting to some of their lifestyles. This would be incredible because that would be a huge step towards creating a more sustainable future.
What solutions are proposed in this video?
The central solution proposed in this video is the REDD+ agreement. This agreement states that countries will work with indigenous people and pay industrialized and developing countries to not cut down their forests. The reason for this is because when forests are cut down, there are less trees to take in the carbon dioxide in the atmosphere. Furthermore, when the cut down trees’ stumps and remains are left to rot, it creates even more carbon dioxide.
Do you agree with the representation of Indigenous peoples and climate change action in the video? Why or why not?
I agree with the representation of indigenous people in this video because it’s important that indigenous people get a say and get their rights and opinions heard. Also, I feel that the information in this video is reasonable and seems valid.
What are the opportunities and challenges in taking seriously Indigenous perspectives of climate change? Consider factors that facilitate or hinder ethical responses to climate change, including social and economic inequities, political dynamics, marginalization, discrimination, state, military/police power, etc.
I feel like global warming in general forces us to take into consideration the perspectives of indigenous people because their way of living is eco-friendly and so they basically know how to solve this issue. Some challenges that hamper this however are that this is one of the first times we’ve actually felt the need to really pay attention to indigenous people and their perspectives. It might take awhile to get used to not cutting down trees and respecting the rights and homes of indigenous people.
