Integrating diverse ways of knowing—scientific, indigenous, experiential, spiritual—to address climate change holistically and equitably.
Sor Juana synthesized theology, philosophy, mathematics, and empirical observation into a unified intellectual practice, refusing false hierarchies between disciplines. This model directly addresses climate justice, which cannot be solved through Western science alone. Indigenous peoples holding millennia of ecological knowledge, frontline communities experiencing climate impacts firsthand, and scientific researchers must collaborate as equals. Climate justice requires recognizing that a Bangladeshi farmer's understanding of seasonal change, a Sami herder's knowledge of Arctic ecosystems, and a climatologist's data are equally valuable. Sor Juana's refusal to compartmentalize knowledge mirrors the urgent need to weave together environmental science, social justice frameworks, indigenous wisdom traditions, and community expertise. This integration reveals how climate change is inseparable from colonialism, capitalism, and systemic oppression.
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