Indigenous people play critical role as ‘early warning system’ on climate change, says Manitoban at COP28 – CBC

Dec 06, 2023

UN climate summit held day of talks on role of Indigenous peoples in the fight against climate change

Indigenous Manitobans attending the United Nations’ climate summit in Dubai say it’s about time their voices were heard.

The COP28 climate mega-conference held a full day of talks this week on the role of Indigenous peoples from around the world in the fight against climate change.

Several dozen Indigenous representatives from all across Canada were at the summit, talking about how a warming planet is impacting their communities.

Myrle Ballard, an associate professor with University of Manitoba’s faculty of science, participated in a panel on loss and damage caused by the changing climate.

• Hard hit by climate change, Indigenous leaders want strong voice at COP28

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