The fight against climate change has become a global priority. But this reality is felt much more intensely for some communities than for others. This is particularly the case for indigenous peoples who live in harmony with nature and who see their daily lives disrupted by the effects of global warming.
In a series of exceptional reports, France 24 takes us into the heart of these communities, from Kenya to Panama, via Greenland and Australia. Reporters James André and Achraf Abid went to meet these indigenous peoples to understand how they are facing this colossal challenge.
The first episode of the series takes us to Kenya, where the Turkanas have been desperately waiting for rain for five long years. These nomadic shepherds, settled in the arid lands of the northwest of the country, have always lived according to the rhythm of the seasons. But today, the water no longer comes, leaving the land parched and the Turkanas prey to famine and death.
Faced with this dramatic situation, some members of the Turkana community had to take radical measures to survive. Fishing in the salt lake, which borders their land, has become their only source of food. But this activity is not enough to compensate for the loss of the herds of cattle, which were once their main source of subsistence.
This poignant story highlights the vulnerability of indigenous peoples to climate change. Their traditional lifestyles, based on a close relationship with nature, are directly threatened by climate change. Despite this, these communities are not giving up and are looking for innovative solutions to adapt to this new reality.
These reports remind us of the importance of taking concrete measures to fight climate change and protect the most vulnerable communities. We can no longer ignore the disastrous consequences of our actions on the environment and those who directly depend on it. There is an urgent need for action, not only to preserve the cultural and ecological diversity of our planet, but also to ensure a more just and sustainable future for all.