Posts tagged Native American Heritage Month
“No More Green Colonialism”: Lessons from Indigenous Peoples for Sovereignty

Indigenous peoples are increasingly referring to a phenomenon called “green colonialism.” The term finds its roots in the recurrent injustices indigenous peoples face today, at the behest of the energy transition.

Around 42% of the land and biodiversity are governed by Indigenous peoples. The accelerated deployment of renewable energy technologies like solar and wind power requires a massive land surface. However, Indigenous peoples have been frequently marginalized, especially in efforts to take control of their lands or other natural resources for economic prosperity

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Indigenous Priorities and Renewable Energy

Gabrielle Robertson discusses a recent project she completed where she worked with Igiugig, an Alaskan Native village, collecting information on the many risks of diesel dependence compared to a renewable energy transition. We interviewed village council members, policy experts, and state government employees, integrating qualitative analysis and economic policy analysis to create a report for the village council.

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