Indigenous Wisdom and Sustainable living: Insights from the Traditional Practices of The Tangkhul Nagas.
| Author |
| Shimray Akim Lumshimla |
| Date of Publication: December, 2024 |
| Volume: XXIII, No.- XXVI |
| Abstract |
| The pressing global challenges of environmental degradation and climate change necessitate a reconsideration of contemporary sustainability strategies, often leading scholars and policymakers to seek insights from indigenous knowledge systems. Contemporary strategies for Environmental Conservation often rely on technological and scientific innovations but traditional indigenous knowledge provides a complementary perspective that has guided communities for centuries. Indigenous cultures, with deep rooted understanding of local ecosystems and time-tested methods of resource management, provide important lessons for addressing contemporary issues. By integrating indigenous wisdom with modern technological approaches, a holistic strategy can be developed for preserving and restoring the environment and conserving the varied resources for the generations to come. This research is an effort to investigate the integral role of Indigenous Wisdom in sustainability, with a focus on the traditional practices of the Tangkhul Naga Community of Manipur. By examining the agricultural methods, resource management, spiritual beliefs and associated customs and traditions of the Tangkhul Nagas, this study highlights how indigenous knowledge systems can contribute to contemporary efforts to address the numerous challenges concerning the World today. |
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