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37C3 - Ecocide and (green) colonialism in Sápmi
Explore the devastating impact of ecocide and green colonialism on the indigenous Sami people of Sápmi, and discover how their unique perspective on the natural world can inform our fight for a sustainable future.
- Ecocide is the term used to describe the destruction of the natural world, and it is a major threat to indigenous communities such as the Sami people.
- The Sami people have a traditional lifestyle that is closely tied to the land and their reindeer herding practices, and they are fighting to protect their way of life.
- The Norwegian government is actively working to destroy the Sami people’s way of life by building dams, roads, and other infrastructure that threatens their traditional land use and livelihoods.
- The Sami people are also fighting against the exploitation of their natural resources, including fishing and mining.
- The speaker emphasizes the importance of understanding and respecting indigenous cultures and the natural world.
- The speaker also emphasizes the need for more research on the internet to understand the impact of technology on the environment.
- The term “green colonialism” is used to describe the way in which developed countries are imposing their own environmental values and practices on developing countries, often in a way that is exploitative and unsustainable.
- The speaker argues that indigenous communities such as the Sami people have a unique perspective on the natural world and a deep understanding of the importance of preserving the environment.
- The speaker emphasizes the need to listen to and learn from indigenous communities, rather than imposing our own values and practices on them.
- The speaker also emphasizes the importance of recognizing the rights and self-determination of indigenous peoples.
- The speaker argues that the fight against ecocide and colonialism is a fight for the future of the planet, and that it requires a fundamental shift in our relationship with the natural world and with each other.
- The speaker concludes by emphasizing the importance of continuing to fight for the rights and self-determination of indigenous peoples and for the protection of the natural world.