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Addressing multi-dimensional injustice in indigenous adaptation : the case of Uganda's Batwa community

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Satyal, Poshendra, Byskov, Morten Fibieger and Hyams, Keith D. (2020) Addressing multi-dimensional injustice in indigenous adaptation : the case of Uganda's Batwa community. Climate and Development . doi:10.1080/17565529.2020.1824888 ISSN 1756-5529.

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Abstract

Indigenous peoples, who depend on their environment for livelihoods and are often subject to poverty and socio-economic marginalization, are some of the most vulnerable to climate change. While the rights of Indigenous peoples are recognized internationally, these are not translated into adaptation responses. Using insights from theories of environmental justice in the case of Uganda’s Batwa community, we assess how justice-related factors impact their adaptive capacities and whether these are incorporated in the design and implementation of adaptation responses. Our findings reveal a multi-dimensional range of systemic injustices experienced by Batwa, resulting from their continued social-economic, cultural and political marginalization. Additionally, a variety of projects are happening locally in relation to ‘adaptation’ but not labelled as such, suggesting how Batwa's vulnerability is rooted in wider aspects of livelihoods and development. Most projects tend to focus on distribution of material benefits, while less attention is paid to the more intricate issues of compensation, political discrimination and uneven participation. This depoliticized and compartmentalized approach suggests a slow and incomplete way of operationalizing justice. Hence, we call for sincere efforts to address recognition, rights, and disproportionate levels of disadvantage for Indigenous communities, including their constitutional recognition, financial redress and participation in decision-making.

Item Type: Journal Article
Subjects: D History General and Old World > DT Africa
J Political Science > JZ International relations
Divisions: Faculty of Social Sciences > Politics and International Studies
Library of Congress Subject Headings (LCSH): Batwa (African people) -- Uganda, Batwa (African people) -- Uganda -- Social life and customs, Indigenous peoples , Indigenous peoples -- Civil rights , Free, prior, and informed consent (Indigenous rights) -- Uganda
Journal or Publication Title: Climate and Development
Publisher: Taylor & Francis
ISSN: 1756-5529
Official Date: 15 October 2020
Dates:
DateEvent
15 October 2020Published
9 September 2020Accepted
DOI: 10.1080/17565529.2020.1824888
Status: Peer Reviewed
Publication Status: Published
Reuse Statement (publisher, data, author rights): “This is an Accepted Manuscript of an article published by Taylor & Francis in Climate and Development on 15/10/2020, available online: http://www.tandfonline.com/10.1080/17565529.2020.1824888
Access rights to Published version: Restricted or Subscription Access
Date of first compliant deposit: 17 September 2020
Date of first compliant Open Access: 15 October 2021
RIOXX Funder/Project Grant:
Project/Grant IDRIOXX Funder NameFunder ID
IC2_100139British Academyhttp://dx.doi.org/10.13039/501100000286
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