Integrating diverse ways of knowing—Indigenous, scientific, spiritual, experiential—to address climate change with philosophical depth and practical wisdom.
Sor Juana synthesized theology, science, philosophy, and poetry, refusing artificial boundaries between knowledge domains. Climate justice similarly demands integration of Western science with Indigenous ecological wisdom, community experiential knowledge, and spiritual traditions. This intersectional approach recognizes that climate impacts disproportionately affect marginalized communities whose knowledge systems have long sustained environmental stewardship. By following Sor Juana's model of integrative thinking, we move beyond siloed expertise to create holistic climate solutions. Her work demonstrates that justice requires understanding systems as interconnected—ecological, social, intellectual, and spiritual. For climate movements, intersectional knowledge means centering frontline communities' expertise, validating traditional ecological practices, and creating space for multiple ways of understanding and addressing environmental crisis. This honors both intellectual rigor and embodied wisdom.
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