By now it is widely known that rural and indigenous communities are at the frontlines of the climate crisis. They are the most vulnerable and exposed to climate change impacts, despite being the least responsible. In the small village of Bamunka located in northwest Cameroon, Tamo witnessed the impacts of climate change first-hand.
But the concept of climate change was like a fictional notion among the village community. Anomalous heavy winds tearing through the crop fields during the planting season were attributed to witchcraft, and lack of rainfall was believed to be a punishment from the gods. Tamo recalls the village women engaging in elaborate rituals to appease the Gods in times of drought.