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Amid global environmental crises, indigenous knowledge stands as an underutilized but critical method for climate action and sustainable land management. This study examines the ecological contributions of more than 15 indigenous communities globally by analyzing over 250 traditional practices that support carbon sequestration, biodiversity, and land resilience. Through the integration of ethnographic insights and ecological metrics, the research reveals great benefits from indigenous methods, including rotational agroforestry, fire management, and water stewardship. Data gathered through interviews, participant observation, and a literature review capture the extent of wisdom embedded in indigenous practices—what has developed over centuries to foster harmony with natural ecosystems. Preliminary results indicate large ecological effects, with ecosystems implementing these practices having higher biodiversity by 30% and soil organic carbon at 15% more increased than other areas, contributing to increased carbon sequestration and soil resilience.

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Indigenous Knowledge and Practice for Climate Crisis: Synthesis of Land Management Techniques and Ecological Stewardship

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    2026年

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  • Priyant Banerjee,
  • Arshad Bhat

摘要

Amid global environmental crises, indigenous knowledge stands as an underutilized but critical method for climate action and sustainable land management. This study examines the ecological contributions of more than 15 indigenous communities globally by analyzing over 250 traditional practices that support carbon sequestration, biodiversity, and land resilience. Through the integration of ethnographic insights and ecological metrics, the research reveals great benefits from indigenous methods, including rotational agroforestry, fire management, and water stewardship. Data gathered through interviews, participant observation, and a literature review capture the extent of wisdom embedded in indigenous practices—what has developed over centuries to foster harmony with natural ecosystems. Preliminary results indicate large ecological effects, with ecosystems implementing these practices having higher biodiversity by 30% and soil organic carbon at 15% more increased than other areas, contributing to increased carbon sequestration and soil resilience.