Climate Change and the Health of Indigenous Populations

Type: 
Literature
Publication: 
EPA. 2016. Climate Change and the Health of Indigenous Populations.
Year Published: 
2016
Organization: 
EPA
Description: 

The impacts of climate change are not limited to physical health. By affecting the environment and natural resources of tribal communities, climate change also threatens the cultural identities of Indigenous people. As plants and animals used in traditional practices or sacred ceremonies become less available, tribal culture and ways of life can be greatly affected.

Category: 
TEK, climate change, adaptation, mitigation, planning, policy, climate science, sovereignty, self determination, management

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