This book aims to capture the fading traditional knowledge systems of local and indigenous communities in the Himalayas. As many of these practices are at risk of disappearing, the book serves as a valuable record. It encourages readers to reflect on the implications of such knowledge for environmental sustainability today. Focusing on one of the most crucial mountain ranges globally, the book emphasizes the importance of learning ‘from’ and ‘with’ the locals about their lived experiences in the Himalayas. Understanding their unique set of traditional knowledge and technologies is crucial for building climate resilience and effective environmental management. With contributions from experts across the Himalayan region, the book strives for a comprehensive grasp of environmental challenges and potential solutions. Beyond documentation, the goal is to explore opportunities for integrating traditional knowledge with modern scientific approaches. Recognizing the urgency, the book advocates for the preservation of local and indigenous knowledge to address the ongoing global environmental crisis.
Preface.- Environmental determinism in the age of human influence among indigenous people of Singalila National Park (SNP), Northeastern Himalayan Mountain ecosystem, India.- Threats to Pheasants and evaluation of their conservation status in the Western Himalaya, India: Establishing new conservation areas.- To the ones who listen to the mountains: Evaluating the role of traditional ecological knowledge in conservation efforts in the Himalayas.- The Biocultural and Conservation Role of Sacred Groves in Jarey Gewog, Lhuentse Dzongkhag, Bhutan- A case study.- Indigenous acquaintance and perceptions of local inhabitants towards biodiversity conservation in Talra Wildlife Sanctuary, North Western Himalaya, India.- Pollinators and pollination management through Indigenous knowledge based adaptation in Indian trans-Himalayan region: climate change perspective.- From Nature to Nurture: Uncovering the Medicinal Plant Resources of Dorokha, Bhutan through Ethnobotanical Research.- Revitalizing Traditional Knowledge of the Himalayan Indigenous Tribes: An Ethnoecological and Ethnobotanical Approach.- Traditional agroforestry practices in the Indian Himalayas.- A review on Traditional Ecological Knowledge of Indigenous Communities of Northeast India.- Environment and Development: Balancing Progress, Preserving the Planet and Fostering Collaboration for a Sustainable Future.- The link between traditional ecological knowledge and climate science.
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