Traditional and Indigenous knowledges

In the absence of indigenous fire management, savannas have seen the kind of larger, higher-intensity fires occurring late in the dry season that likely existed before people, when lightning was the sole source of ignition.

An inspiring initiative to bolster resilience against climate change in Vanuatu has seen the island nation take proactive steps to harness traditional knowledge within its communities.

In new research, the authors compared cultural burning to agency-led prescribed burning or no burning. We studied the effects on soil properties such as moisture content, density, and nutrient levels.

The Grand Caillou/Dulac Band of Biloxi Chitimacha Choctaw Tribe has been losing land to the sea, which could hamper efforts to gain federal recognition.

This publication investigates the integration of Indigenous Knowledge Systems (IKS)-based climate services in seasonal climate forecasting.

This podcast explains how the weather service in Tonga has been including traditional knowledge into forecasts and how that’s been received by the community.

Traditional knowledge helps communities prepare for potential flooding. Transferring this knowledge doesn’t always happen, however. Scientists and policymakers don’t always recognise its value.

Fires are a major threat to Borneo's people, forests, and wildlife. An all-female crew is combating them while changing attitudes towards women.