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Indigenous Knowledge, Global Impact: Reclaiming Maasai Wisdom for Sustainable Futures with Lucia Ene-Lesikar

Season 3, Ep. 1
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In this episode of the From Thesis to Transformation: Showcasing Sustainability Scholars series, our host, Feyi, engages in a fascinating conversation with Lucia, exploring the transformative potential of indigenous knowledge in addressing global sustainability challenges. Drawing from her Maasai heritage, Lucia shares how she studied and presented on how traditional practices offer innovative insights into modern environmental solutions.


Key Themes Include:

  • The Use of Indigenous Knowledge: Exploring how indigenous practices, such as those within Maasai culture, provide sustainable solutions and help us connect more deeply with the natural world.
  • Cultural Identity and Sustainability: Examining the challenges and opportunities for diaspora communities to reclaim their heritage and contribute meaningfully to sustainability conversations.
  • Navigating Research in Sustainability: Balancing qualitative and quantitative methods, applying game theory analysis, and making academic research practical and actionable in the real world.
  • Climate Justice and Intersectionality: Tackling colonial legacies, the intersections of capitalism and climate change, and the urgent need to protect indigenous communities from displacement.


In this episode, we are reminded to value the knowledge already present in our communities, explore diverse perspectives in sustainability, and embrace the power of individual passion and research to spark meaningful change.


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Credits:

  • Host: Your Sustainable friend, Feyi Osifuwa
  • Editor: Riverside

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