The Sami Struggle: Climate Change and Cultural Identity

This chapter explores the life of a modern Sami individual and their deep connection to reindeer herding, emphasizing the challenges posed by climate change. It highlights the impact of environmental changes on traditional practices and the socio-cultural significance of reindeer for the Sami people. The narrative illustrates the urgent need for ecological understanding as the landscape shifts dramatically with the encroachment of birch forests and the decline of essential winter conditions.