Northern Indigenous Community-Led Disaster Management and Sustainable Energy

This book examines the impact of current energy and water management processes on Indigenous communities in North America, with a focus on Canada. It highlights the need for Indigenous-led strategic environmental assessments and provides tools for community-led disaster management and energy resiliency. It will be of interest to students, scholars, and practitioners in energy policy and justice, environmental sociology, and Indigenous studies.

Format: Hardback
Length: 116 pages
Publication date: 09 February 2023
Publisher: Taylor & Francis Ltd

This comprehensive book delves into the profound impact of current energy and water management processes on Indigenous communities in North America, with a specific focus on Canada. It sheds light on the lack of a recognized Indigenous community-led strategic environmental assessment (ICSEA) tool for developing community-led solutions for pipeline leak management and energy resiliency. To address this gap, the book draws upon the expertise of Indigenous Elders, Knowledge-keepers, and leaders representing communities heavily affected by pipeline leaks. Their accounts emphasize the critical importance of providing Indigenous communities with technical information and advice, enabling them to practice community-led disaster management and gaining direct access to lawyers and decision-makers. By integrating these tools into current policy and practice, the book aims to empower rural Indigenous communities to make strategic choices for sustainable energy management and leverage their lands, traditional territories, and natural resources to forge a resilient and sustainable energy future.

Prioritizing Indigenous perspectives on energy management and governance, this book holds immense value for students, scholars, and practitioners engaged in the fields of energy policy and justice, environmental sociology, and Indigenous studies. It offers valuable insights into the complex interplay between energy development, environmental protection, and cultural sovereignty, contributing to a more inclusive and equitable energy landscape.

Through its in-depth analysis and compelling narratives, this book serves as a valuable resource for anyone seeking to understand the challenges and opportunities faced by Indigenous communities in North America as they navigate the complexities of energy management and governance. It encourages readers to engage in meaningful dialogue and action to promote sustainable development, environmental justice, and the preservation of Indigenous cultures and traditions.

Weight: 390g
Dimension: 234 x 156 (mm)
ISBN-13: 9781032433899