Indigenous People are at the forefront of climate impacts, and they possess invaluable traditional knowledge through which they serve as stewards of ecosystems. Indigenous knowledge and ways of knowing have the potential to contribute significantly to address different facets of global warming, especially in the Arctic. Yet while Indigenous Peoples have great adaptive capacity, the rates of expected changes continue to undermine the effectiveness of adaptation strategies. This panel highlights the need to integrate Indigenous perspectives and participation into climate policy, including mitigation, adaptation, and improving the understanding of options like carbon dioxide removal and solar radiation modification. Join Indigenous leaders, decision-makers, and researchers to discuss the need to center Indigenous knowledge, perspectives, environmental justice, and rights in our efforts to address climate change.
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