African futures: a review of scenarios for Indigenous and local people and nature in Africa

Abstract

Paper summary generated by OpenAI: This paper reviews the integration of Indigenous and local people in participatory scenario planning within the context of environmental change in Africa. Through a semi-systematic review of 68 case studies, the authors identify a significant gap in the active participation of Indigenous and local communities (IPLC) in scenario development, with most studies being led by researchers from outside Africa. The findings highlight a predominance of scenarios focused on agriculture and economics, underscoring the need for more inclusive approaches that incorporate Indigenous knowledge and enhance local agency in environmental decision-making processes. The study calls for a shift towards collaborative visioning that empowers local communities and fosters ownership of future scenarios.