Herders under pressure: climate, mining and justice in Samiland Polar Pod

Oula-Antti Labba spent much of his childhood in Finnish Sámiland helping his family with the traditional reindeer herding work. But this traditional livelihood is under dual threat: from climate change and industrialisation of Sámi lands. After experiencing "the lack of respecting indigenous rights" that accompanied permits for mining being granted without the consent of local communities, he decided to pursue a career in law to stand up for Sámi people--and indigenous people worldwide. ...