les voix des populations affectées par le changement climatique

This report by Friends of the Earth International presents testimonies from individuals and communities in nine countries—Australia, Brazil, Honduras, Malaysia, Mali, Peru, Swaziland, Tuvalu, and the United Kingdom—to highlight the human impact of climate change. It emphasizes that populations in the Global South and indigenous peoples are the most vulnerable due to their close ties to land and water. The document argues that current government and international responses are often insufficient or misaligned with local needs, advocating instead for a global movement based on climate justice, the restoration of traditional lifestyles, and a transition away from fossil fuels.

• Indigenous peoples and populations in the Global South are disproportionately vulnerable to climate change because their livelihoods depend heavily on ecosystems, land, and water, and their traditional knowledge of these resources is being compromised.
• In Australia, climate change is manifesting as extreme drought and 'mega-fires'. Projections from the IPCC suggest average temperatures could increase by 6.7°C by 2080, with water security issues intensifying in the South and East by 2030. Aboriginal populations are particularly at risk due to a lack of infrastructure and the potential loss of traditional food sources and land.
• Brazil's southern region experienced its first recorded hurricane, Catarina, in March 2004, which caused over 470 million USD in damages and destroyed 90% of maize crops in affected areas. This event serves as a warning of more intense tropical storms and potential desertification in the eastern Amazon.
• Honduras faces extreme vulnerability to meteorological events, exemplified by Hurricane Mitch in 1998, which killed nearly 7,000 people and destroyed 60-70% of road infrastructure. The report links climate vulnerability to neoliberal policies and the expansion of the mining and agro-industrial sectors, which contaminate water with heavy metals and pesticides.
• Malaysia is experiencing increased flooding and rising sea levels, with 56% of the peninsula's population living along the coast. Deforestation for timber and palm oil plantations is exacerbating climate change by releasing carbon and destroying mangroves, which previously acted as natural buffers against tsunamis and storms.
• In Mali, decreasing rainfall and rising temperatures (potentially increasing by 4.5°C by 2025) are driving desertification and food insecurity. The reliance on cotton monoculture and chemical fertilizers has degraded soil fertility, making the agricultural sector—which employs 80% of the workforce—highly unstable.
• Peru is among the top three most vulnerable countries to climate change, primarily due to the rapid retreat of tropical glaciers. This threatens the water supply for 60% of the population and risks the collapse of hydroelectric power, which provides 80% of the country's electricity.
• Swaziland is experiencing severe drought and food insecurity, with 40% of the population requiring food aid as of April 2007. Despite being carbon neutral, the country lacks disaster planning and government priority for climate adaptation, leaving small-scale farmers exceptionally vulnerable.
• Tuvalu faces an existential threat from rising sea levels, which contaminate freshwater 'lenses' and soil with salt, destroying traditional crops like taro. The report describes the potential for Tuvaluans to become 'climate refugees' as their islands become uninhabitable.
• In the United Kingdom, the village of Selsey is threatened by sea-level rise and erosion. The community opposes the government's 'managed retreat' policy, which they view as an abandonment of smaller, less influential villages in favor of larger cities.
• Affected populations advocate for adaptation strategies based on ecological agriculture, traditional medicine, sustainable water management, and the restoration of ancestral lifestyles to increase resilience.

APA

Friends of the Earth International (2007). les voix des populations affectées par le changement climatique. https://www.foei.org/wp-content/uploads/2020/12/climate-testimonies-FR.pdf

Chicago

Friends of the Earth International. les voix des populations affectées par le changement climatique. 2007. https://www.foei.org/wp-content/uploads/2020/12/climate-testimonies-FR.pdf.

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BibTeX

@techreport{friendsoftheearthinternational2007les, author = {{Friends of the Earth International}}, title = {{les voix des populations affectées par le changement climatique}}, institution = {Friends of the Earth International}, year = {2007}, month = nov, url = {https://www.foei.org/wp-content/uploads/2020/12/climate-testimonies-FR.pdf}, urldate = {2026-08-17}, note = {Indexed by Climate Insights Directory} }