Learning 'from' and 'with' the Locals

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.

Provides a comprehensive overview of the significance of traditional knowledge systems in the Himalayas Includes contributions from the Himalayan region including both Western and Eastern Indian Himalayas and Bhutan Includes chapters on topics such as ethnoecology, ethnobotany, agroforestry among others

Auteur

Dr. Anwesha Borthakur is currently a Landhaus Fellow at the Rachel Carson Center for Environment and Society, Ludwig Maximilian University of Munich, Germany. Soon, she will commence her Humboldt Research Fellowship. Additionally, she is affiliated with Katholieke Universiteit Leuven (KU Leuven), Belgium, where she completed her Marie Sklodowska-Curie Postdoctoral Fellowship in 2021. She earned her PhD in Science Policy from Jawaharlal Nehru University (JNU), New Delhi, India. Her research focuses on electronic and textile waste governance, traditional ecological knowledge, and public engagement for environmental sustainability.

Dr. Pardeep Singh is an Assistant Professor at the Department of Environmental Studies, PGDAV College, University of Delhi in New Delhi, India. He earned his PhD from the Indian Institute of Technology (Banaras Hindu University), Varanasi, India. With over 75 research/review papers in international journalsin the field of environmental science/studies, he also serves as an editor for more than 40 books published by various publishers, including Springer Nature, Elsevier, CRC Press, and Wiley.

Contenu

Part I: Traditional Knowledge Systems In Conservation Efforts In The Himalayas.- 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.- Part II: Mountains, Locals And Their Engagement With Nature For A Sustainable Future.- Indigenous Knowledge-Based Adaptation To Support Pollination Service In Social-Ecological Systems Of 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.- Part III: Environmental Challenges And Peoples' Responses In The Himalayas.- Environmental Determinism In The Age Of Human Influence Among Indigenous People Of Singalila National Park (Snp), North-Eastern Himalayan Mountain Ecosystem, India.-Environmental And Climate-Induced Threats To Pheasants And Evaluation Of Their Conservation Status In The Western Himalaya, India: Establishing New Conservation Areas.- Part IV: Possible Way Forward: Documenting Traditional Knowledge And Situating Its Implications.- A Review On Traditional Ecological Knowledge Of Indigenous Communities Of Northeast India.- The Link Between Traditional Ecological Knowledge And Climate Science.- Environment And Development: Balancing Progress, Preserving The Planet And Fostering Collaboration For A Sustainable Future.