Māori-led climate resilience strategy highlights systemic integration of Indigenous knowledge in Aotearoa
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The programme reflects a growing recognition of Indigenous knowledge as a vital component of climate resilience. Māori concepts like kaitiakitanga (guardianship) provide a holistic, intergenerational approach to environmental stewardship that contrasts with Western reductionist models.
The Māori-led climate resilience strategy in Aotearoa exemplifies a systemic shift toward decolonizing environmental governance.
By centering Indigenous knowledge, the programme not only enhances ecological outcomes but also addresses historical injustices and power imbalances. It draws on deep historical traditions of Indigenous stewardship and aligns with global Indigenous movements that have long advocated for land rights and climate justice. The integration of scientific and Indigenous methodologies offers a hybrid model that can be replicated elsewhere, particularly in regions facing similar climate and cultural challenges. This approach demands a reimagining of governance structures to ensure that Indigenous voices are not only included but empowered to lead.