Three Indigenous Strategies of Restoring the Earth

For centuries, Indigenous peoples around the world have fostered a deep connection with nature, rooted in their respect for the land, water, and biodiversity. Their knowledge, passed down through countless generations, offers sustainable methods for restoring ecosystems and mitigating the impacts of climate change. As we celebrate Indigenous People’s Day, Aclymate encourages you to turn to these time-tested strategies that champions humans living in harmony with the Earth.

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Today, we want to bring your attention to three powerful Indigenous strategies around the world that we think are inspirational to modern climate action.

• Yanesha people and biodiversity- Yurok and Karuk tribes of northern California and prescribed burning- Native Hawaiians and carbon-free fishing

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Yenesha people and biodiversity

The Tanesha people live in the headwaters of the Amazon basin in central Peru, one of the most diverse tropical rainforests in the world.

They have extensive knowledge in maintaining and increasing biodiversity in this environment. Specifically, they boosted genetic diversity of one species called cocona – a nutritiously-rich fruit native to the upper Amazon. Cocona fruits, similar to tomatoes but with fragrant aroma, are known to come in all different shapes and sizes. This genetic diversity made them well-adjusted to different environments.

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