Body-territory in energy transition: wayúu women's struggle in Colombia

This article examines the impact of green-energy investments on the Indigenous Wayúu women's body-territories in La Guajira, Colombia. Through decolonial feminism and body-territory frameworks, we explore how Wayúu women combat large-scale investments that threaten their land. These investments often lead to community conflicts and overlook Indigenous epistemologies, representing a form of economic colonialism. Wayúu women, drawing on their cosmovision that links their wellbeing with that of the land, employ decolonial feminism to defend against new green-energy colonists. The study highlights the dichotomy between 'decolonial feminism practices' and 'territorial control by green investors', suggesting that respecting Indigenous territories in energy transitions could lead to better public policies and protect Indigenous women's rights.