In a small stream of the eastern Indian state of Odisha, tribal villagers seize eels and fish for a dinner, in which they celebrate the annual harvesting ceremony. Agriculture, food search and communal fishing refers to the beginning of a new season. But Fish and other resources are declining.
“Today, the rain is late. This is Affects our agriculture and reduces production“. More and more unpredictable monsoon rains.
The Adivasi tribal people have been carrying thousands of years in these villages. Keep keeping up Traditional practices To grow millet and rice, collect the leaves and fruits of the forest to create foods, local beer and other things.
Before Climate Change Pressure In these procedures, they are making a huge effort to date Protect the needs of your communityIndian authorities argue that their land should be preserved and restored 1.4 billion people Try to change according to the warming world.
What are the dreams of dreams and how can they help?
WomenThey open the way. With the help of the local NGOs, the other women of Mudli and 10 villages have read and mapped the resources and resources to be restored.
Compared the data of the 60s state government with their results and found that many of their villages were common They have declined up to 25%. Women have created what is known Dream mapsTheir people show up Excellent condition. The most important of its bright colors is green.
Muduli and others are planning to provide their maps and inspections to the local administration authorities, the first step Request the Development Fund To protect or redeem their common parts of the villages.
Calculate that women may be needed 2 million dollars (1.8 million euros) is an ambitious petition when India’s poor regions usually have difficulties in reaching government programs. Nevertheless, women believe that they have a 50% chance of success. “We would like to confirm Our children have these resources“, The folded handle.
This is the first time in many women Run a social effort formally Facing outside. They say they give more confidence to talk about the needs of society. They seek rights on common lands that force strangers, including authorities Ask the villagers To make any change in them.
“There are numerous and various resources in our forest. Unfortunately, the rain has declined, the temperature has risen and our forest has won. However, once we have qualified rights, our priority is to revive and prepare Our forest grows thriving“Affirma Saida Thangada Maji, de La Altia de Pangan Bani.
How does climate change affect Indian villages?
India One of the countries The most vulnerable in the world For the weather effects. According to the 2025 Climate Risk Code, the country was affected between 1993 and 2022 400 extreme events -Inds, thermal waves and hurricanes- it has occurred 80,000 deaths And economic losses are $ 180,000 million (160,000 million euros).
Odisha is one of the poor states in India and is one of the most vulnerable to the weather effects. A study by researchers at Odisha’s Fakir Mohan University, published in 2023, revealed that food production was produced Has declined by 40% In the last 50 years For climate change.
Most Indian farmers depend on Agriculture dryingHalf of the cultivated land depends on the rain. As the rainy season cannot be very predicted, the methods of livelihood are affected.
AdvertisementThe indigenous people of India feel more of these consequences because their traditions often depend on Forests and natural productsThe Bidiyut Bidiyut Mohandi of the Association of the Unormarital Organization to improve the Odisha -based rural education and development. The organization helped the villages of Odisha in the mapping process of their dreams.
Climate change affects “his own presence”, said Mohandi, said they did not contribute to the problem, but They pay the price. Common forests are “not only as” lungs, but also a hidden kitchen for tribal communities, “he said.
They go from the front
Women’s study contained resources available a decade ago At least or missing. CAN’T’S ALDE, The The number of fruits like mangoLa Queaba, Java Siruva and Indian Epinosa Crapes have dramatically diminished. The resources used to produce traditional tools and other articles have become very short.
Climate experts claim that Odisha’s plan is Can serve as a model To India and other countries. Women of the marginalized and vulnerable communities More affected by climate changeAnd Odisha’s tribal is an inspiration, says Neha Saikal, the gender and weather of social attacks consultants in Bangalore. “They go from the front,” he says.
AdvertisementYour work That may be decisive When deciding where India’s efforts against climate change should focus on, Saigal added that the country is working on a national adaptation program. It is not clear whether the dreams of dreams are part of the project. The women behind them say their plan gave them a Proper understanding They and their communities have long been known.
They want to send it to the upcoming generation. “Forest is our life”Purnima Sisa says, belonging to the village of Patichikab. “We are born in this forest. One day we will die in him. This is our life and our livelihood.”
