Effective Role of Indigenous People Towards Environmental Sustainability

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10.2991/978-2-38476-255-2_36How to use a DOI?

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Indigenous People; Environment; Sustainable Development

Abstract

The greatest example of cultural diversity in the globe is Indigenous people who are the primary contributors and caretakers to protect the environment. Their identity depends upon the environment in terms of land, forest, natural resources and all living things. The Agenda 2030 of Sustainable Development Goals are not achievable without fulfilling their rights to land, forest and natural resources. Climate change has an impact on their environment which affects a lot for their livelihood. Despite that, their role is very effective towards Sustainable Development. They are preserving various flora and fauna as sacred groves and endangered crops like rice, maize, grains, fruits, vegetables, Millet, etc. Otherwise, this flora and fauna might have disappeared from the natural ecosystem. They also conserve the soil, and water and reduce erosion and risk of the disasters, especially in mountain areas. They have a unique knowledge system and Practices for the sustainable management of natural resources. They believe that land and people were created by their ancestors, so they have to protect and care for the land. They are the leaders in climate action and environmental protection. This paper tries to find out the effective role of the Indigenous people in preserving and protecting the environment.

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AU  - Geetanjali Patra
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TI  - Effective Role of Indigenous People Towards Environmental Sustainability
BT  - Proceedings of the NDIEAS-2024 International Symposium on New Dimensions and Ideas in Environmental Anthropology-2024 (NDIEAS 2024)
PB  - Atlantis Press
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SN  - 2352-5398
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