Description
I presented my research project, Amazon Indigenous Wisdom, at a Blue Zone COP30 event entitled “Higher education research on climate change working with Indigenous communities”, held at the Higher Education for Climate Action Pavilion during COP30 in Belém, Brazil (10–21 November 2025). The session brought together a selected group of funded researchers working on climate change adaptation and mitigation in close collaboration with Indigenous People and local communities. As part of a 75-minute panel discussion, I showcased how my project advances Indigenous-led and co-produced knowledge in climate research, highlighting the role of higher education in supporting inclusive, just and territorially grounded climate action at a global policy forum.The BA-funded research project, “Amazon Indigenous Wisdom: Shaping Climate Solutions in Brazil,” highlights the essential role of the humanities in envisioning and shaping future climate change policy development. The humanities provide a distinctive perspective that enables the exploration and projection of ideas about the future, particularly concerning climate change and environmental governance. This research emphasises the incorporation of the ontologies and knowledge values of Amazon Indigenous communities into climate change mitigation and adaptation policies. This approach not only honours and maintains Indigenous wisdom but also critiques traditional Western-centric methodologies, fostering a more inclusive and pluralistic perspective on global environmental change.
By co-designing climate actions with Indigenous communities, this project highlights how humanities-based methodologies, including storytelling, cultural immersion, and participatory research, can yield innovative and sustainable climate change policy solutions. These methodologies enhance the comprehension of the ethical, spiritual, and cultural aspects of ancestral knowledge and climate resilience, which are frequently neglected in conventional policy frameworks. The role of the humanities in this project is vital for bridging the divide between various knowledge systems and promoting collaborative dialogue among Indigenous communities, policymakers, and scholars. This dialogue is crucial for formulating policies that are both effective and culturally sensitive and equitable.
| Period | 15 Nov 2025 |
|---|---|
| Event title | COP30 - UN Climate Change Conference - Belém, November 2025: https://unfccc.int/cop30 |
| Event type | Conference |
| Conference number | 30 |
| Location | Belem, BrazilShow on map |
| Degree of Recognition | International |
Keywords
- Climate change
- Indigenous Knowledge