The Sami, Europe's last indigenous population, face challenges from climate change and renewable energy infrastructure that disrupt their traditional reindeer herding. A report by Amnesty International and the Sami Council highlights these issues, particularly pointing to conflicts like the Fosen wind farms in Norway, which the Supreme Court ruled illegal for violating Sami rights. The report also raises concerns over mining projects in Sweden and Finland, calling for better consultative processes with Sami communities for any infrastructure that impacts their way of life.
Climate change threatens the culture and existence of the Sami indigenous people in two ways... through direct environmental impacts... and through increasing energy projects.
The report highlighted conflicts surrounding mine projects in the Swedish village of Ronnbac and in Kasivarsi, Finland -- both of which threatened reindeer herding.
Norway's Supreme Court ruled the construction of the Fosen wind farms illegal, as it violated Sami people's rights as granted by the United Nations.
Amnesty and the Sami Council urged authorities in Nordic countries to seek Sami agreement before granting new infrastructure projects.
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