The Impact of Climate Change on the Kogi People of Colombia
In The Impact of Climate Change on the Kogi People of Colombia, host Simon Reeve visits the village and land of the Kogi people, an Indigenous group who are experiencing the effects of climate change even in their remote corner of the world. This video is excerpted from BBC's Incredible Journeys With Simon Reeve, a series that highlights one journalist’s travels across the globe and the diverse cultures and peoples he meets along the way.
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Q: How do the Kogi people view the environment and the world around them?
A: They call themselves “older brother.” They don’t want to damage the wildlife because it sustains life. They believe they are stewards of the land. They believe the Sierra Nevadas are the heart of the world.
Q: What are some of the challenges the Kogi people have experienced due to climate change?
A: The river levels have decreased, the rains are unpredictable, and the crop seasons are changing.
Q: Why are healthy forests critical in preventing climate change?
A: Forests are the habitat for millions of species; 80% of land species live in forests. Forests store carbon and help regulate the climate.
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