Melinda Adams proposes Indigenous Fire Justice as step toward environmental and climate justice

In an October 2024 paper in Environmental Justice, Melinda Adams and co-author Daniel Sarvestani propose Indigenous Fire Justice as steps to move toward environmental justice and climate justice. They present case studies in California, Honduras and Garifuna to “uplifts hemispheric, Indigenous environmental stewardship as examples to illustrate the power of Indigenous approaches in addressing issues concerning climate change, environmental sustainability, and community well-being. By learning from and highlighting the work of Indigenous Peoples, recognizing our/their invaluable contributions worldwide, we can forge a more just and sustainable path forward in the global response to climate change” 

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