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Climate Change Threatens the Continuation of the Yoruk Nomadic Culture in Turkey
Anatolia had been a crossroads of civilizations since history started, therefore a local indigenous people population does not exist as...
Ethnic People in the Niger Delta are Arguably the Most Vocal Group on Matters Relating to the Environment in Nigeria
There are over 250 ethnic groups in Nigeria with a population of some greater than others. By population size, the...
The Indigenous Population in Mexico Contributes the Least to Greenhouse Gas Emissions but They Are the Most Affected by Climate Change
In Mexico, the census of indigenous people is carried out through surveys in which each person, according to their criteria,...
Current Areas Where Indigenous People in Japan Have Been Resettled Have Not Been Greatly Affected by Climate Change
The Ainu people are the only officially recognized indigenous people in Japan (Ministry of Foreign Affairs, 2014). When we say...
Lack of Finance and Increased Frequency of Environmental Events Limits the Ability of Indigenous Peoples to Combat Climate Change in Indonesia
According to the International Work Group of Indigenous Affairs (IWGIA), Indonesia has a population of 70 million indigenous people, which...
Role of the Indigenous Peoples in Climate Change in India
India’s diversity is reflected through its 705 ethnic groups officially recognized as “Scheduled Tribes.” In central India, the Scheduled Tribes are...
France’s Vision of the Unity of all Citizens Impedes Efforts to Address the Climate Needs of its Indigenous Peoples
In 2007, the United Nations General Assembly adopted the Declaration on the Rights of Indigenous Peoples. This act elevated the...
Climate Change is a Threat to the Saami People’s Culture and Traditional Knowledge Base in the EU
The only group of indigenous people that can be found in the EU is the Saami people. The total Saami...
Agriculture Practices of Indigenous People in China Have Been Greatly Affected by Climate Change
The People’s Republic of China does not recognize the term “indigenous people” for its 55 ethnic minorities (incl. groups in...
Indigenous Populations Lead Climate Justice Movements in Canada
The Indigenous population in Canada (5%) is one of the largest among countries that share a similar colonial history. Statistics...
Illegal Mining and Climate Change in Brazil Threatens the Livelihood of Indigenous Peoples
Yanomami women and children: extraction of minerals within the Indigenous Land not only contaminates rivers and people but also destroys...
‘Caring for Country’ Describes the Sustainable Practices Used by First Nations People to Manage Land and Seascapes in Australia
Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander people of Australia have the longest continuing culture on Earth. This culture is composed of...
The US Agriculture Sector Contributed to 5.7% of Global Agricultural Emissions in 2021
The United States agriculture sector is composed of nearly 2.1 million predominantly privately owned farms. Agriculture production occurs in all...
The UK Emittee .73% of Global Agricultural Sector Emissions in 2021
In 2021, the agriculture sector of the United Kingdom emitted 0.02 M TONNES CO₂, and 42.0 M TONNES CO2e100 (Climate...
Turkey Contributed .90% of Global Agriculture Sector Emissions in 2021
Historically, the agriculture sector has been Turkey’s largest employer and a major contributor to the country’s GDP, although its share...
Spain’s Agriculture Sector Emitted .64% of Global Agricultural Sector Emissions in 2021
Despite the critical focus of Spain’s climate policy and action understandably being directed to its two most carbon-intensive industries, energy,...
South Africa Contributed .54% of Global Agricultural Emissions in 2021
Agriculture contributed approximately 2.47% to the GDP of South Africa in 2021. The agricultural sector has great potential with the...
Saudi Arabia Contributed .11% of Global Agricultural Sector Emissions in 2021
Saudi Arabia emissions (2015-2021) from enteric methane production (source: Climate Trace)The Saudi agricultural sector produced 42.8 M tons of CO2e...
Nigeria Emitted 4.9% of Global Agricultural Emissions in 2021
Nigeria’s agricultural sector plays an important role in the country’s economy. In the third quarter of 2022, it contributed 27.55%...
Mexico’s Agriculture Sector Contributed 3.5% of Global Agricultural Emissions in 2021
Mexico ranks #11 in global food production, which means that agriculture represents a very attractive market for the economy, but...