Ecocide and Green Colonialism in Sápmi - Indigenous Land Threats

Explore the complex issues of ecocide and green colonialism in Sápmi through this 42-minute conference talk from the 37C3 event. Learn about the Sami people, their indigenous land in Northern Europe, and the threats posed by the so-called Green Transition. Discover why Europe's largest data center is being built on Sami land and how the green server infrastructure impacts their rights and environment. Examine the colonial history of Sápmi and current forms of oppression, including the effects of dams, wind turbines, and mines on reindeer migration and sacred sites. Investigate the consequences of clear-cutting on biodiversity and the resistance against capitalist destruction in the region. Gain insights into the current situation in Sápmi and discuss potential future scenarios for the Sami people and their land.

37C3 - Ecocide and (green) colonialism in Sápmi