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To tackle a problem as large as climate change, we need both science and Indigenous wisdom, says environmental activist Hindou Oumarou Ibrahim. In this engaging talk, she shares how her nomadic community in Chad is working closely with scientists to restore endangered ecosystems — and offers lessons on how to create more resilient communities.
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Man I thought it was a dalek dress
I clicked on the video solely to upvote that comment
What if we just push the climate somewhere else
Then we we won’t have to worry about it changing anymore
Do you seek the truth behind the so called 1/2 full cup of Bigfoot experiences that the Bigfoot community is stuck on ?
If you dare open a new level on the True following of Earth Being’s then try asking me a question as my specialty for over 3yrs living side by side with the forest along with walking it in all hrs of day,, I have proof of tracking the marks they leave behind in most cases to do with cases of farming the forest of earth. Armstrong EB Tracker Channel Canada British Columbia. Thanks for reading, Ian.
Lol
Science + Technology + Traditional knowledge = Modern Alchemy.
We can actually have flying cars.
JK guys, great video.
thinking there are tree spirits is almost as dumb as thinking than giving vehicles which move in 3 dimensions to people who barely manage to move in 2 is a good idea
@KekZealot sheesh,,,this kind of language is a virus from outer space.
I feel like this is the plot of dune…
I like her fashion
When she spoke about the insects bringing in their eggs and things before it rains made me giggle. My mom and great aunt taught me and me siblings the same thing. And when we can’t trust the weatherman we call each other and discuss nature.
I’M GREATFUL . Hugs from Brazil
“The worlds greatest thinkers “
Very useful speech and an effective communicator
Great Talk. The knowledge of Indeginous Peoples is crucial in our understanding of the environment and how best to preserve it. I mean, they have been there and seen what’s supposed to be there;so they will be the first to know when something is wrong. Also, I like her call to integrate more Indeginous Customs into our lives. As the circular means of production in Indeginous Communities, compared to the modern linear means, which has caused the climate catastrophe we are now facing.
too bad the American Government doesn’t listen to its Indigenous Peoples
Great initiative with great knowledge thank you TEd
She has a point 🙂
I’m absolutely loving these recent set of TED talks involving speakers from Africa ❤ the idea of using traditional knowledge systems with modern mapping and weather prediction systems is indeed promising.