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Climate and Socio-ecological Vulnerabilities: Tackling Sabotage of Indigenous People’s Rights, Information Gaps and Advocacy Barriers in Hard-to-reach Communities

U. J. Jimmy

Department of Geography & Natural Resources Management, University of Uyo, Uyo 520003, Akwa Ibom State, Nigeria.

*Corresponding author: U. J. Jimmy

Published: January 13,2026

Abstract

The escalating climate crisis presents a profound challenge to global stability, with its impacts disproportionately devastating communities least responsible for its genesis. This article critically explores the intricate nexus between climate change and socio-ecological vulnerabilities, specifically focusing on “hard-to-reach” indigenous populations. These communities often face a triple threat: the physical sabotage of their ancestral land rights, pervasive information gaps that hinder local adaptation strategies, and systemic advocacy barriers that exclude their voices from high-level policy frameworks. By examining case studies of geographic and political isolation, this study identifies how institutional neglect exacerbates environmental risks. The findings underscore the urgent need for inclusive governance and democratized climate data to dismantle the structural inequalities inherent in global environmental discourse. Ultimately, the research advocates for a rights-based approach to climate justice, ensuring that marginalized indigenous perspectives are central to shaping resilient, equitable, and sustainable global climate actions.

Keywords

Climate; Socio-Ecological Vulnerabilities; Sabotage; Indigenous People’s Rights; Information Gaps; Advocacy Barriers; Hard-to-Reach Communities

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How to cite this paper

Climate and Socio-ecological Vulnerabilities: Tackling Sabotage of Indigenous People’s Rights, Information Gaps and Advocacy Barriers in Hard-to-reach Communities

How to cite this paper: U. J. Jimmy. (2025) Climate and Socio-ecological Vulnerabilities: Tackling Sabotage of Indigenous People’s Rights, Information Gaps and Advocacy Barriers in Hard-to-reach CommunitiesScientific Access1(2), 96-99.

DOI: http://dx.doi.org/10.26855/sa.2025.09.005