Community solutions to the climate crisis based on black brazilian women's traditional knowledge

Abstract

The global climate crisis and its causes are closely linked to the exploitation and oppression of Latin American women, predominantly black, indigenous, rural, and quilombola women. This article analyzes community solutions developed by indigenous, Quilombola, and rural women for the patriarchal, colonialist, and racist systems that contribute to this crisis, resulting in ecological and social inequalities. The traditional knowledge of these women is crucial for creating community-based solutions to the climate crisis. Decolonial and intersectional Community Psychology values the expertise and practices of these traditional communities, contributing to the construction of a more inclusive science committed to social and environmental justice. Intersectionality is an essential theoretical tool for understanding the multiple forms of oppression these women face and for developing strategies of resistance and care for the Earth. The agroecological practices and collective care of these women offer ways to mitigate the impacts of climate change, preserving biodiversity and promoting environmental justice.