ABSTRACT
This chapter deals with the climatisation of traditional knowledge, by analysing the work and interactions of the main spokespersons in the run-up to and during COP21. It explores the effects of traditional knowledge "narratives" upon the climate change regime, and their ability to re-enchant it through new storytelling, actors and solutions. Scientisation and politicisation are both efficient modes of climatisation. More than fighting against climate change, it allows indigenous actors to continue their historical struggle for their rights, control over their territory and recognition as peoples; it allows outsider states to pretend to fight against capitalism. Several Northern European states, Peru, Mexico and the Philippines have supported indigenous peoples with financial and political resources and by relaying their demands in climate negotiations. But discussions on the draft proposal of the Paris Agreement also showed that these states were looking to impose a specific framing, which disconnects knowledge from rights, against the will of indigenous organisations.
