Changing Tides
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Changing Tides
Author: Alejandro Frid
language: en
Publisher: New Society Publishers
Release Date: 2019-10-15
Change the story and change the future – merging science and Indigenous knowledge to steer us towards a more benign Anthropocene In Changing Tides, Alejandro Frid tackles the big questions: who, or what, represents our essential selves, and what stories might allow us to shift the collective psyche of industrial civilization in time to avert the worst of the climate and biodiversity crises? Merging scientific perspectives with Indigenous knowledge might just help us change the story we tell ourselves about who we are and where we could go. As humanity marches on, causing mass extinctions and destabilizing the climate, the future of Earth will very much reflect the stories that Homo sapiens decide to jettison or accept today into our collective identity. At this pivotal moment in history, the most important story we can be telling ourselves is that humans are not inherently destructive. In seeking the answers, Frid draws from a deep well of personal experience and that of Indigenous colleagues, finding a glimmer of hope in Indigenous cultures that, despite the ravishes of colonialism, have for thousands of years developed intentional and socially complex practices for resource management that epitomize sustainability. Changing Tides is for everyone concerned with the irrevocable changes we have unleashed upon our planet and how we might steer towards a more benign Anthropocene. AWARDS GOLD | 2020 Hubert Evans Non-Fiction Prize (BC & Yukon Book Prize) GOLD | 2019 Ocean Wise Research Institute Ocean Awards SILVER | 2019 Nautilus Book Awards: Ecology & Environment
Changing Tides
This book explores climate action and justice in India, a country which has been facing extreme climate events and complex sociopolitical challenges arising from climate change. It offers diverse perspectives and insights into India's evolving climate landscape, policies, grassroots initiatives, and response to climate vulnerability and inequality. The book scrutinises policy efficacy, addresses community vulnerabilities and perspectives, and showcases innovative sustainable development strategies. It draws upon climate adaptation literature to underscore the significance of global cooperation in tackling climate change challenges. With a focus on inclusivity and global collaboration, the book will serve as a great resource for policymakers, researchers, and stakeholders in navigating the complexities of climate action and justice in India. Part of the Innovations, Practice and the Future of Public Policy in India series, this open access volume will be of interest to public and climate policy professionals, social science professionals, and students working on climate change, climate action and justice, public policy, social sciences, environmental science, geography, and South Asia studies. This book is freely available as a downloadable Open Access PDF at http://www.taylorfrancis.com under a Creative Commons (CC-BY-NC-ND) 4.0 license.
