Indigenous peoples make up 6% of the world’s population but safeguard 80% of the world’s remaining biodiversity. They have lived knowledge gained from living close to and depending on the land for generations. They know how to read and adapt when their natural environment changes. As the world attempts to tackle the climate crisis, their knowledge is becoming more widely accepted. From Aboriginal fire management techniques to ancient rainwater harvesting techniques in India, indigenous people have a very important role to play as experts in conservation. Share the knowledge by sending this post to a friend. Source: earthrise.studio , June 2021 from.ubs/6179d2SzV #shareubs #indigenouswisdom #sustainability #biodiversity #climatechange