Indigenous, Black, and frontline communities are standing firm in our resolve to combat harmful false solutions to the climate crisis being advanced by the environmental justice movement, the fossil fuel industry, and neoliberals. False solutions do not combat the climate crisis, but instead kick the can down the road for future generations to deal with. Most egregiously, these false solutions are a form of Green Colonialism, which is anathema to true environmental justice. Environmental justice must center Indigenous rights, sovereignty, Land Back, Free Prior and Informed Consent, and justice on Indigenous lands.

We have witnessed as former allies have sacrificed our lands, communities, and future generations for a symbolic seat at the table, which is a loss for us all.  False solutions are nothing more than Green Colonialism in action. We can only stop the climate crisis by tackling its root causes, by centering and following Indigenous leadership, and by implementing Indigenous solutions to put us in right relationship with Unci Maka (Grandmother Earth.)

By understanding Green Colonialism, we can reserve our advocacy and actions for work that moves forward an actual Just Transition rather than promoting false solutions. Most importantly, we can ensure we advance solutions to the climate crisis that uphold the principles of equity, justice, and respect for all communities and ecosystems. 

At Honor the Earth, we believe that Land Back is the solution to the climate crisis. When Indigenous lands remain or are returned to Indigenous hands, right relationship with Unci Maka, the ancestors, one another, and future generations can be restored. As Indigenous peoples from across the globe, we recognize that every person belongs to the land somewhere - it's just that for hundreds (and for some, thousands) of years–settler-colonialism has disrupted these relationships— to the detriment of all life. As the remaining knowledge holders who understand this relationship and the false demarcation between humanity and all other life, it is our responsibility as Indigenous people to show the path forward that all of our ancestors are hoping for. 

For these reasons, it is imperative we continue to demand Land Back for all Indigenous Peoples globally, stand in defense of land and life, and demonstrate true solidarity for our relatives who also stand. This is why Honor the Earth will continue to be the tip of the spear for Indigenous solidarity with our Palestinian relatives seeking Land Back and Right of Return and all Indigenous peoples standing in defense of the land they belong to.