The Critical Need for Indigenous and Native Leadership in Climate Change Action

Imagine what our world could be like if centuries-old sustainable practices and science were the guiding force in the fight against climate change.

Indigenous and Native American cultures have long held a sacred connection to the land, relying on natural resources for sustenance and cultural and spiritual traditions. Today, as the global climate crisis intensifies, it poses a disproportionate threat to these communities, whose resilience has been undermined by a history of colonization and displacement.