Abstract
From the Amazon to the World: Confronting Climate Change Together is an open-access eBook that documents the outcomes of the Mae Mekea Project - a transdisciplinary, intercultural research initiative co-led by Indigenous communities and academic institutions in Brazil and the UK. Grounded in the ontologies and ancestral knowledge of four Amazonian Indigenous Peoples -Yawanawa, Noke Koi Katukina, Shanenawa, and Huni Kuin - the project explores climate change through decolonial methodologies such as storytelling, GIS Yarning mapping, participatory filmmaking, and immersive fieldwork. The publication critically examines climate policies, highlighting the exclusion of Indigenous epistemologies from environmental governance. It presents Indigenous-led strategies for climate adaptation and mitigation, rooted in reciprocity, territorial care, and ecological justice. Through collaborative research, photography, and documentary production, the project amplifies Indigenous voices and proposes inclusive frameworks for global climate action. The work culminates in policy recommendations, public exhibitions, and a forthcoming documentary, aiming to influence climate governance at COP30 and beyond.
| Original language | English |
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| Place of Publication | Edinburgh |
| Publisher | Heriot-Watt University |
| Number of pages | 71 |
| Edition | 1st |
| ISBN (Electronic) | 978-1-9162129-2-3 |
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| Publication status | Published - Jun 2025 |
Keywords
- Climate Change
- Amazon Rainfores t
- Climate Governance
- Climate Justice
- Indigenous Ontologies
ASJC Scopus subject areas
- Arts and Humanities(all)
- Environmental Science(all)
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