Addressing climate hazards in practical ways
Climate-resilient practices are deeply rooted in local traditions, values, and identity, making them culturally relevant and sustainable. Indigenous farming methods, such as mixed cropping and agroforestry, reflect ancestral knowledge of soil and water management. Community-based fisheries and livestock practices align with collective values of resource sharing and stewardship. Handicrafts, eco-tourism, and circular economy initiatives preserve cultural identity while diversifying income. By integrating traditional wisdom with modern adaptation strategies, communities strengthen social cohesion, protect ecosystems, and enhance resilience to climate hazards. This connection ensures ownership, continuity, and greater acceptance of climate solutions across generations.
You are right, my undergraduate study highlighted so that as it was looking at how the Local Ecological Knowledge has been used and continue to be used by Smallholder Farmers to Adapt to the Effects of Climate Change