Evolving Indigenous Communities: Adaptation and Change

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This session will explore the dynamic transformations faced by indigenous communities worldwide, as they navigate the challenges imposed by war, climate change, and the pressures of globalisation and urbanisation.  This exploration highlights how conflicts disrupt traditional lifestyles and land use, while climate change threatens sacred natural resources and the environments that sustain indigenous ways of life. Additionally, the push towards globalisation and urbanisation introduces new social, economic, and cultural pressures that challenge traditional structures and demand adaptive strategies. Through resilience and innovation, Indigenous communities continuously adapt their cultural practices, social structures, and economic systems to maintain their identity and sovereignty in a rapidly changing world.