Fri Dec 06 15:16:43 UTC 2024: ## Indigenous Voices Take Center Stage in Climate Justice Debate
**New York, NY** – The urgent need for Indigenous inclusion in climate change discussions was the focus of a recent UpFront conversation between journalist Marc Lamont Hill and Nick Estes, co-founder of the Red Nation and author of *Our History is the Future*. The discussion highlighted the disproportionate impact of the climate crisis on Indigenous communities worldwide, who are suffering devastating consequences despite their marginalization from environmental decision-making processes.
Estes and Hill explored the historical parallels between the genocide faced by Indigenous peoples in the United States and the ongoing struggles of Indigenous communities globally. They emphasized the critical need to amplify Indigenous voices and ensure their meaningful participation in shaping environmental policies and solutions. The conversation underscored the inextricable link between historical injustices and the current climate crisis, arguing that genuine climate justice cannot be achieved without addressing the systemic oppression of Indigenous peoples.
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