Yasmina Nuny Silva
Bissau, Guinea-Bissau
Yasmina Nuny is a Bissau-Guinean writer and poet based in Guinea-Bissau. She is a Political Economy graduate specialised in African Studies. Her debut collection Anos Ku Ta Manda was published in 2019 with Verve Poetry…
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For one community in West Africa, healing the planet is about a deep and ancient respect for nature.
The article by Yasmina Nuny explores the relationship between the Bijagó people of Guinea-Bissau and their environment. The Bijagó, who live on the Bijagós archipelago, have a deep respect for nature, which is central to their culture and the preservation of the islands' biodiversity. Despite this, the archipelago faces threats from climate change, such as rising sea levels and pollution from offshore petroleum exploration. The article discusses how the Bijagó attribute environmental issues to spiritual disharmony and how traditional practices are linked to environmental conservation. However, there is concern that younger generations are moving away from these traditions, potentially impacting the future of the Bijagó's environmental stewardship and their ability to cope with climate change.
For one community in West Africa, healing the planet is about a deep and ancient respect for nature.
The article by Yasmina Nuny explores the relationship between the Bijagó people of Guinea-Bissau and their environment. The Bijagó, who live on the Bijagós archipelago, have a deep respect for nature, which is central to their culture and the preservation of the islands' biodiversity. Despite this, the archipelago faces threats from climate change, such as rising sea levels and pollution from offshore petroleum exploration. The article discusses how the Bijagó attribute environmental issues to spiritual disharmony and how traditional practices are linked to environmental conservation. However, there is concern that younger generations are moving away from these traditions, potentially impacting the future of the Bijagó's environmental stewardship and their ability to cope with climate change.
