Manu Peni

In this insightful discussion, Manu Peni, a human rights advocate from Papua New Guinea, shares his journey of blending modern building techniques with Indigenous design. He highlights the importance of Indigenous wisdom in addressing climate change and sustainable development. Peni emphasizes the need to reevaluate who we consider experts in construction, arguing that traditional practices can offer solutions overlooked by contemporary methods. He passionately calls for a harmonious integration of Indigenous knowledge with modern science for a sustainable future.