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The term “Indigenous Knowledge” (IK) relates to the location-based awareness that has been gathered over many generations in many unique cultural situations. It is defined as the whole of an ethnic group’s experience and knowledge on particular topics, which serves as the foundation for decision-making. Indigenous Knowledge has only lately been taken into consideration in non-Indigenous “Western” scientific study and management, despite Indigenous peoples’ millennia-long and ongoing use of it in environmental management. Food production, environmental preservation, medication, ecological habits, soil and source managing, and environment revolutions are all impacted by Indigenous Knowledge. It has also been demonstrated that this knowledge system plays a considerable part in resourceful conservatory services. A lot of societies have been able to keep a feasible employment and running of innate assets to take care for their habitat. Additionally, many Indigenous communities have benefited from this competence to scrutinize, acclimatize, and alleviate in the face of novel and composite conditions that have frequently had a severe impact on their way of life and their territories. The presence, or availability, of a variety of distinct species and genetically diverse populations within species generally increases the effectiveness and dependability of biodiversity’s contributions to food security. To enhance livelihoods, foster resilience, boost nutrition and food security, and handle the difficulties provided by diverse and changing agricultural systems, biodiversity—in terms of genetics, species, and environments—is essential. Utilizing a variety of species, combining the use of forestry, aquaculture, crops, and livestock, and preserving and maintaining habitat diversity at the landscape or seascape scale are just a few of the methods and strategies that enhance diversification. Therefore, showcasing and advocating for these technologies/practices is essential. These demonstrations, as well as the farmers’ replication and distribution of them, will provide evidence for well-informed advocacy.

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Empowering Food Security Through Indigenous Biodiversity Management

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    2025年

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  • Nitesh Kumar,
  • Ruchika Devi,
  • Sanjeev Kumar,
  • Ibajanai Kurbah,
  • Ajitesh Chandel

摘要

The term “Indigenous Knowledge” (IK) relates to the location-based awareness that has been gathered over many generations in many unique cultural situations. It is defined as the whole of an ethnic group’s experience and knowledge on particular topics, which serves as the foundation for decision-making. Indigenous Knowledge has only lately been taken into consideration in non-Indigenous “Western” scientific study and management, despite Indigenous peoples’ millennia-long and ongoing use of it in environmental management. Food production, environmental preservation, medication, ecological habits, soil and source managing, and environment revolutions are all impacted by Indigenous Knowledge. It has also been demonstrated that this knowledge system plays a considerable part in resourceful conservatory services. A lot of societies have been able to keep a feasible employment and running of innate assets to take care for their habitat. Additionally, many Indigenous communities have benefited from this competence to scrutinize, acclimatize, and alleviate in the face of novel and composite conditions that have frequently had a severe impact on their way of life and their territories. The presence, or availability, of a variety of distinct species and genetically diverse populations within species generally increases the effectiveness and dependability of biodiversity’s contributions to food security. To enhance livelihoods, foster resilience, boost nutrition and food security, and handle the difficulties provided by diverse and changing agricultural systems, biodiversity—in terms of genetics, species, and environments—is essential. Utilizing a variety of species, combining the use of forestry, aquaculture, crops, and livestock, and preserving and maintaining habitat diversity at the landscape or seascape scale are just a few of the methods and strategies that enhance diversification. Therefore, showcasing and advocating for these technologies/practices is essential. These demonstrations, as well as the farmers’ replication and distribution of them, will provide evidence for well-informed advocacy.