TED: Lessons from people already adapting to the climate crisis | Dorcas Naishorua

Dorcas Nashura, a Maasai woman from Kenya, shares her community's struggles with climate change. She describes the impact on their traditional way of life, including food insecurity and social issues like early marriage and female genital mutilation. Despite these challenges, the Maasai are adapting by implementing sustainable practices such as tree planting, renewable energy, and education. Nashura calls for international and local support to ensure a sustainable future for her community.

What is the primary livelihood of the Maasai community as described by Dorcas Nashura?

• Mining

• Fishing

• Cattle herding

• Crop farming

What are some of the challenges faced by the Maasai community due to climate change?

• Increased rainfall

• Longer droughts and unreliable rains

• Abundant food supply

• Decreased wildlife encounters

How does climate change specifically affect girls in the Maasai community?

• They are given leadership roles in the community

• They have increased access to healthcare

• They are forced to walk long distances for water

• They receive more educational opportunities

What sustainable practice is the Maasai community adopting to combat climate change?

• Using more fossil fuels

• Building more roads

• Planting trees alongside crops

• Increasing cattle numbers

What role does renewable energy play in the Maasai's adaptation strategies?

• It decreases water availability

• It increases their reliance on fossil fuels

• It helps produce and store food more efficiently

• It reduces the need for education

Why is education considered crucial for the Maasai community's resilience?

• It reduces their need for renewable energy

• It helps them ignore climate change

• It increases their dependence on international aid

• It empowers them with knowledge and skills to adapt

What is emphasized as necessary for the Maasai community's future sustainability?

• Increased cattle numbers

• Isolation from global policies

• International and local support

• More fossil fuel usage