This is a series of interviews with indigenous people on the impacts of climate change on their communities, and their NGO supporters during the UNFCCC COP16 that took place in Cancun, Mexico, November 29 to December 10, 2010.
All of the interviews took place at the Radisson Hacienda Hotel in Cancun Centro, where many in the Indigenous Caucus were staying.
Indigenous peoples make up 5% of the planet’s population, but occupy approximately 22 % of the world’s land, and that land contains 80% of the remaining biological diversity on the planet - the most biologically valuable land on the planet. They have to be allowed to play a much more important role in the decision-making process concerning their lands which have forests, mineral resources, and fossil fuels that are coveted by transnational corporations and governments. Their traditional knowledge and skills should be honored and respected, as they have been good stewards of their lands and territories, having lived sustainably for generations, if not for hundreds of years.
Acknowledgement to contributors to this series of interviews:
Many thanks to Jim Heddle, Mary Beth Brangan, Morgan Peterson of the Ecological Options Network (EON) for their work editing and posting these interviews, and the use of video equipment. Victor Menotti of the International Forum on Globalization for doing some of the interviews. Guitar introduction to some of the videos - Miguel Viscaino of Patzcuaro, Mexico.
Wednesday, December 15, 2010
Interview with Christiana Saito Louwa
Bing Gong interviews Christiana Saito Louwa of the Indigenous Elmolo people of Lake Turkana, Northern Kenya. She is Director of El Molo Eco-Tourism, Rights and Development Forum.
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