Efforts to combat climate change often exclude Indigenous people – and they may not have any recourse

Efforts to protect land and environmental resources, including fighting climate change, often end up displacing people who have lived in those places for generations.

By: Buket Altınçelep, UMass Boston, The Conversation

Outlets: The Conversation

Published: June 12, 2026

Words: 1,271

Last Updated: 1 month, 1 week ago

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By Buket Altınçelep, UMass Boston

Imagine living in the same forest as your parents, grandparents, great-grandparents and all your ancestors as far back in time as stories can tell, and depending on the forest for food, shelter, recreation and education. Imagine, then, that the forest depends on you, too, because you and your people have protected it for generations.

Then, along come government officials who tell you what you already know: The forest is precious, an …

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