This thesis investigates the impact of the People’s Republic of China's environmental colonialism on Tibetan indigenous practices and beliefs, focusing on land as a central cultural element. Since...Show moreThis thesis investigates the impact of the People’s Republic of China's environmental colonialism on Tibetan indigenous practices and beliefs, focusing on land as a central cultural element. Since 2000, the Chinese colonisers implemented policies aimed at the development and ecological protection of the Tibetan Plateau, leading to forced displacement, land dispossession, destruction of sacred sites, and cultural erasure of Tibetans. Through a comprehensive literature review, the paper examines the concept of cultural genocide under colonial occupation, Chinese environmental colonialism, and the significance of land in Tibetan culture and religion. Drawing on scholarly discourse, the study reveals how Chinese environmental policies constitute a form of cold genocide, gradually undermining Tibetan culture and identity through structural violence and assimilation tactics. By exploring two case studies, namely the Sanjiangyuan National Park, Amdo region, and anti-mining protests in Driru County, U-Tsang region, this thesis underscores the urgency of addressing cultural genocide in Tibet and advocating for the preservation of indigenous cultures worldwide.Show less
