Sami Tribe

location

sapmi in lapland
n europe

what they used to do for a living and impact on environ

reindeer herding- big cultural significance

nomadism

little impact on local ecosystems.

previous way of living x3

lived in tents
migrated in families of 5/6

diet through fishing/ hunting

modern way of living x3

only 10% nomadic

animals individually owned

shamanistic spirituality

environmental challenges x3

animal migration and vegetation patterns changed- CC

low relief- difficult to travel

shorter milder summers longer darker winters

economic challenges x2

industrial development eg mining/ logging in Sami lands

mineral deposits exploited

social challenges x3

political pressures from economic opps mean vulnerable to exploitation

loss of traditional lands- development in countries not discussed with Sami people- don’t owe land

younger gen disconnected and westernised- loss of culture

analysis to do with challenges x2

pop Inc= demand on resources

short term with high impact

adaptation to do with housing

adapted shelter to season- lavvu tents in summer

adaptation to do with clothing

gakti- warmth and functionality made from reindeer hides

adaptation in diet

high in protein and fat- reindeer and fishto meet nutritional needs in a harsh environment.

adaptation in location

live on flat areas in summer, migrate up mountains in winter- trees insulate

what rights do Sami tribes already have x3

right to self determination

right to property

right to language and culture

resolution to clash with finland

UNECESR issued that Finland violated when not conducting proper impact assessment

political solution

sami parliament in Norway Finland and Sweden

3 conditions Sami tribes need

access to old forests with good supplies

over 500 reindeer to survive without income

reindeer move freely and find food- no overgrazing

threat to access to forest and analysis

commercial forestry clearing- global gov impacting local

threat to reindeer numbers

cc and laws limiting large scale grazing

threat to reindeer freedom

modern infrastructure blocks trad routes

synoptic link to do with threats

outsiders invading locals- CP

CC specific impacts x2 to do with Sami migration that lead to overall impact

less lichen

less lakes freeze- limits movement

= overgraze