Malik, I.H. orcid.org/0000-0002-0979-6362, Ford, J.D. orcid.org/0000-0002-2066-3456, Winters, I. et al. (9 more authors) (2025) Monitoring climate change impacts, Indigenous livelihoods, and adaptation: Perspectives from Inuit community of Hopedale, Nunatsiavut, Canada. Cambridge Prisms: Coastal Futures, 3. e10. ISSN 2754-7205
Abstract
The Arctic is at the forefront of climate change, undergoing some of the most rapid environmental transformations globally. Here, we examine the impacts of climate change on the livelihoods in the coastal Inuit community of Hopedale, Nunatsiavut, Canada. The study examines recently evolved adaptation strategies employed by Inuit and the challenges to these adaptations. We document changing sea ice patterns, changing weather patterns and the impact of invasive species on food resources and the environment. Utilising knowledge co-production and drawing upon Indigenous knowledge, we monitor the changes and multiple stresses through direct observations, engagement with rights holders and community experiences to characterise climate risks and associated changes affecting livelihoods. We use both decolonising research and participatory methodologies to develop collaboration and partnership, ensuring that monitoring reflects local priorities and realities while also fostering trust and collaboration. We showcase that monitoring environmental trends involves more than data collection; it includes observing and analysing how environmental changes affect community well-being, particularly in terms of food security, cultural practices, economic activities, mental health, sea ice changes and weather patterns. The paper contributes to a nuanced understanding of Inuit resilience and experiences in confronting climate risks and the broader implications for Indigenous communities confronting climate challenges.
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Copyright, Publisher and Additional Information: | © The Author(s), 2025. Published by Cambridge University Press. This is an Open Access article, distributed under the terms of the Creative Commons Attribution licence (http://creativecommons.org/licenses/by/4.0), which permits unrestricted re-use, distribution and reproduction, provided the original article is properly cited. |
Keywords: | climate change; climate adaptation; human impact; climate resilience; coastal adaptation |
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Institution: | The University of Leeds |
Academic Units: | The University of Leeds > Faculty of Environment (Leeds) > School of Earth and Environment (Leeds) The University of Leeds > Faculty of Environment (Leeds) > School of Geography (Leeds) |
Depositing User: | Symplectic Publications |
Date Deposited: | 29 May 2025 09:56 |
Last Modified: | 29 May 2025 09:56 |
Published Version: | https://www.cambridge.org/core/journals/cambridge-... |
Status: | Published |
Publisher: | Cambridge University Press |
Identification Number: | 10.1017/cft.2025.7 |
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Open Archives Initiative ID (OAI ID): | oai:eprints.whiterose.ac.uk:227164 |