AddressingChina theTibetan peoples challenges posed by global climate changeClimate change requires a dual approach that leverages both scientific advancements and traditional knowledgeTraditional knowledge, particularly for indigenous peoples and local communities. This paper, based on field investigations in TibetanTibetan villages in the eastern HimalayasEastern Himalayas, explores how local villagers engage in community-based researchCommunity-based research on climate-related disastersDisaster and their traditional knowledgeTraditional knowledge and practices. It categorizes and examines villagers’ perceptions and classifications of climate disastersDisaster and documents their traditional knowledgeTraditional knowledge within the framework of disasterDisaster risk reductionDisaster risk reduction (DRR) management. To effectively manage climate disasterDisaster risks at the community level, it is crucial to first understand the local interpretation of these risks. Actions to address disastersDisaster should be informed by this understanding. Consequently, disasterDisaster risk reductionDisaster risk reduction plans should be developed based on traditional knowledge, ensuring that these plans reflect the community’s own experiences and practices. Ultimately, the most effective disasterDisaster management will involve a synthesis of traditional knowledgeTraditional knowledge with scientific insights. Integrating these perspectives, along with aligning practices and policies, will enable communities to address climate disasterDisaster risks in a more comprehensive and effective manner.