Research Papers/Articles
Traditional Knowledge of Arctic Indigenous Peoples and the Establishment of Area-Based Management Tools Beyond National Jurisdiction
2025
Author(s): Wang J, Fan X
This article seeks to examine the role and importance of traditional knowledge held by Arctic Indigenous Peoples in the creation of Area-Based Management Tools beyond national authority.
Jhum Practices of Naga King Chilli Cultivation in Nagaland
2025
Author(s): Jamir T, Jha K K
In this article the authors attempts to document the jhum practices of Naga king chilli from three districts: Peren, Dimapur, and Mon in Nagaland, utilizing a descriptive research design. Â
Why We Should Revitalize Indigenous Water Harvesting Systems: Lessons Learned
2024
Author(s): Aklan M, Fraiture C, Hayde LG
This paper is based on literature review and aims to discuss the current status and impact of these widely practiced indigenous RWH systems with references to archaeological case studies from different agro-ecological areas.
Unlocking Private Sector Investment into Natural Climate Solutions in India
2024
Author(s): World Economic Forum
This report analyses the business case for investing in natural climate solutions (NCS) in India, based on a survey of some of the country’s largest companies.
Understanding How Indigenous Knowledge Contributes to Climate Change Adaptation and Resilience: A Systematic Literature Review
2024
Author(s): Dorji T, Rinchen K, Morrison-Saunders A, Blake D, Banham V, Pelden S
This systematic literature review seeks to understand how IK contributes to climate change adaptation and resilience. A total of 71 papers from Scopus were analysed using the Preferred Reporting Items for Systematic Reviews and Meta-Analyses (PRISMA) method.
Assessment of Antioxidant and Antibacterial Efficacy of Some Indigenous Vegetables Consumed by the Manipuri Community in Sylhet, Bangladesh
2024
Author(s): Roy M, Shourove J H, Singha R, Tonmoy T A, Biswas G C, Fariha Chowdhury Meem F C, John P H, Samadder M, Al Faik Md A
The findings of this investigation suggest that the selected indigenous vegetables could be valuable sources of phytochemicals with potential antioxidant and antibacterial activities. Incorporating and promoting these traditional foods into the diet may improve food security, dietary diversity, and public health in Bangladesh.
Traditional and indigenous knowledge for climate change adaptation in Eswatini
2023
Author(s): Tfwala S, Mabaso S, Groenewald M, Khumalo K, Matsebula S, Sibandze G
This briefing note explores the value of Traditional and Indigenous Knowledge in helping communities forecast weather and climate, identify and manage changes in seasons and weather, and develop responses to climatic variability and climate change.
Indigenous Knowledge and Perception of Local People towards Biodiversity Conservation in Rajouri District of Jammu and Kashmir, India
2023
Author(s): Ridwan Q, Wani ZA, Hanief M, Pant S, Shah AA, Siddiqui S, Alamri S
The present study was carried out in the Rajouri district of Jammu and Kashmir to document the traditional knowledge of plant usage and local perception towards biodiversity conservation.
The Practice of ‘Qumbii Nyaachisuu’ Ceremony in the Gujii Gadaa System
2023
Author(s): Hinsarmu G
The finding of this study showed qumbii is a secret in general and it is linked with supernatural power. The representation of symbolism of qumbii in the Gadaa system; the implication of qumbii fudhachisuuin the Gadaa system and the linkage of the Gadaa system and Qaalluu institution are addressed in the study.
Importance of Centering Traditional Knowledge and Indigenous Culture in Geoscience Education
2023
Author(s): Todd WF, Towne CE, Clarke JB
This study aims to show through authentic voice the importance of centering TK systems and cultural needs to provide equitable geoscience education programs. TK can be communicated through a variety of methods, such as story and song, dance, paintings, carvings, structures, and textiles.



