Indigenous Knowledge session, Open Data and Open Knowledge Workshop 2024

Indigenous peoples are on the front lines of climate change. In the face of rising temperatures and more extreme weather events, Indigenous communities increasingly use Earth observation satellite data to adapt to climate change and protect their unique relationship with their environment. Satellite data can be used to track environmental changes such as deforestation and changes in sea ice. This information can help Indigenous and local communities adapt and respond to the impacts of climate change so that their way of life is sustainable for future generations. In recent years, the GEO community has seen significant progress in adopting and advancing Open Knowledge principles. These innovations have sparked essential discussions on how these emerging concepts and technologies can better support the use of Indigenous Knowledge and Data. This session featured diverse speakers representing various regions and thematic areas where GEO is actively engaged. Together, they explored the primary needs of the Indigenous community in GEO (such as infrastructure and capacity development) and discussed how Open Knowledge practices can enhance their activities. Session moderator: Diana Mastracci, GEO Indigenous Alliance Session speakers: Mario Vargas Shakaim, GEO Indigenous Alliance Titus Letaapo, GEO Indigenous Alliance Mohamed Omar, GEO Indigenous Alliance