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Indigenous Knowledge and Traditional Practices in Coping with Mountain Hazards

Mohd Akhter Ali(1), M. Kamraju(2),


(1) Osmania University
(2) Ministry of Education
Corresponding Author

Abstract


This research paper explores the invaluable role of Indigenous knowledge and traditional practices in coping with mountain hazards. Indigenous communities residing in mountainous regions have developed a deep understanding of their environment and have cultivated practices that enable them to mitigate the risks associated with landslides, avalanches, rockfalls, and other natural disasters. By combining centuries-old wisdom with modern scientific approaches, these communities have established effective strategies for disaster management. This paper presents a case study that highlights specific examples of Indigenous knowledge and traditional practices used to cope with mountain hazards, emphasizing the importance of integrating this knowledge into broader risk reduction and resilience-building efforts.

Keywords


Coping strategies; Disaster management; Indigenous knowledge; Mountain hazards; Resilience-building; Traditional practices.

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