Damaged Ecosystem Services Threaten Indigenous Communities, and Must Be Restored.
Damage Done By Compromised Ecosystem Services
Cultural
Leads to
Loss of Traditional Knowledge
Language Loss
Breakdown of Intergenerational Teaching
Triggers
Loss of Cultural Identity
Disruption of spiritual practices
Subtopic
Supporting
Causes
Issues in Nutrient Cycling
Decline in Traditional Food Sources
Disruption of Food-Sharing Systems
Nutrient Deficiencies
Regulating
Damage Done
Ecological Distress
Soil degradation
Ecosystem collapse
Provisioning
Limits
Arable Land
Contributes to
Poverty
Malnutrition
Influence on Well-being Indigenous Communities
Harm in Well-Being
Intergenerational Trauma
Leads to
Anxiety from Environmental Change
Emotional Trauma
Damage To Spirituality
Loss of Sacred Sites
Triggers
Fragmentation of families
Loss of Ceremonial Practices
Results in
Isolation
Disconnection
Other Factors Amplifying Negative influences
Social Determinants of Health
Relates to
Institutional Racism
Contributes to
Underfunded Indigenous Services
Discriminatory Health Policies
Water Contamination
Leads to
Reduced Access
Subtopic
Unsafe Drinking Water
Ecosystem Toxicity
Food Insecurity
Globalization
Causes
Market Pressure on Traditional Economies
Infectious Disease
Results in
Antibiotic Resistance
Unequal Healthcare Access
Influence on Overall Health of Indigenous Communities
Damage To Reserves
Develops into
Loss of Food Sources
Disrupted Medicine Systems
Decreased Land Use
Chronic Disease Burden
Triggers
Obesity
Relates to
Diabetes
Heart Disease
Respiratory Illnesses
Reproductive Consequences
Death By
Compromised Maternal Health
Leads to
Shortened Life Expectancy
Higher Infant Mortality
Poor Prenatal Care
Harm in Mental Health
Depression
Leads to
Lack of Physical Activity
Anxiety
Substance Dependence
Causes and Manifestations
Social
Triggers
Loss of Community Cohesion
Substance Abuse
Technological Contributions
Use of Ai Degrades Environments
so
Environmental
Caused by
Biodiversity Loss
No Ecosystem Services
Harm to Animals
Results in
Compromised Hunting Taditions
Economic
Connects to
Political Neglect
Leads to
Lack of Funding for Indigenous Populations
Resource Extraction (mining/oil)
Land Expropriation
Globalization
Contributes to
Market Pressure on Traditional Economies
Societal
Causes
Healthcare Disparities
Limited Environmental Health Monitoring and intervention
Inadequate Response to Environmental Health Issues
Leads to
Disruption of Traditional Livelihoods
Migration Away from Ancestral Lands
Sustainable Paths To Solving This Issue
Address Environmental Pollution and Health Equity
Enforced by
Clean Up Contaminated Lands
Invest In Water Treatment Systems
Target Climate Change Policies To Be Inclusive
One Health Approaches
Includes
Emphasis On Using Indigenous Knowledge In Solutions
Integrate Human, Animal, and Environmental Health
Collaboration and Coordination
Incorporates
Ensure Indigenous Voices In Policymaking
Co-Management of Natural Resources
Promote Education and Public Awareness
Achieved By
Increase Youth Engagement In Conservation
Develop Community-Led Science Initiatives
Teach Indigenous History and Rights