All of the articles in this proceedings volume have been presented at the World Anthropology Congress-2023, Theme: Indigeneity and Environmental Anthropology during 9th to 14th August 2023 in Bhubaneswar, Odisha, India. These articles have been peer reviewed by the members of the editorial and approved...

The Paper explores the intricate dynamics surrounding the recognition of forest land rights in sub-Saharan Africa, emphasizing its uniqueness when compared to grassroots communities worldwide. Through the lens of modern-day anthropology research and the integration of advanced technologies, the study...

Traditionally, indigenous communities have played a pivotal role as defenders of forests, both flora and fauna. Living in the midst of nature, they view forests and the spaces in and around it as sacred. Taking the example of the Limi Valley nestled in the Humla district of the Karnali Province in Nepal,...

The conservation of elephants and biodiversity faces multifaceted challenges within the framework of environmental conservation laws worldwide, with particular complexities observed in India and various other nations. In India, elephants are emblematic wildlife, yet they confront significant threats...

It is established that a surge in urbanization and population has created an adverse impact on the environment. Technological advancements have resulted in a paradigm shift in our lifestyle, typically, towards fast-paced. Certain technologies have become indispensable especially personal and communication...

The world is going through an unprecedented time and confronting with a planetary emergency of nature loss, changes in biodiversity, climate, rising pollutions and erosion of ecosystem. It causes conflicts between human and biodiversity, insecurity of food and health, inequality in sharing of resources,...

The Food and Agricultural Organization (FAO) 2013 estimated that more than two billion people worldwide suffer from micronutrient deficiency, also known as ‘hidden hunger’, as only three crops -rice, wheat, and maize dominate the global food system. Also, the advent of a corporate food regime exposed...

The Impact of industrialization is unequally superimposed on the already existing disparities in the society. Environmental degradation has unequal negative consequences for the different communities and income-group in the cities. is referred to as environmental injustice. In this article, the concept...

The scientific community is very concerned about groundwater contamination since it directly affects human health and also to achieve SDG6. Since fast pace of urbanization have been ascertained in Bhubaneswar- a smart city of eastern India and mostly dependent on ground water so the quality of ground...

The climate change is a global phenomenon and it has been impacting both developed and developing countries across the world. India has not escaped from the unprecedented disasters caused due to climate change. It has a devastating effect on the environment that jeopardises the well-being of indigenous...

Our sustenance on this planet depends on the nature, to an extent that if any component of the nature is disturbed, the whole symbiotic relationship with which all the life form on this planet mutually coexist get imbalanced leading to a disturbance in the whole ecosystem which is detrimental for the...

In India the image of river corresponds to that of a deity, who is conceived as dynamic, generative, proliferating. India is geographically a fluvial land; the civilization has also started on the banks of river. Due to the contamination taking place in Narmada River, it obliterates the civilization...

The largest tribal community in the Indian subcontinent is Santal. They found in Odisha, Jharkhand, West Bengal, Assam and Bihar and also Bangladesh and Nepal. For their overall development and protection our constitution has provided constitutional safeguards. The Tribal people are more disadvantage...

The strong influence of the law on the shaping of tribal identity and traditional forest rights in pre and post-independent India has been extensively documented in the literature. This influence, however, manifests adversely in Assam, as seen in the form of forest rights denial to traditional forest-dwelling...

The most remarkable trait of the breathing world is its diversity. Biodiversity refers to the variety of life on Earth, encompassing all forms of ecosystems and the ecological complexes that comprise them, as well as the diversity within and between species as well as across different ecosystems. Traditional...

In order to comprehend the issue that climate change presents and to design suitable adaptation and mitigation methods in-depth study of social sciences is required. Anthropology offers significant insights into the science, impacts, and policy of climate change because of its extensive participation...

Forest plays an important role in Scheduled Tribe’s life in rural India. Since time immemorial the social, economic and cultural life of tribe has been closely associated with the forest. The relation of tribe and forest has been termed as symbiotic relationship. It is also the fact that the symbiotic...

The dynamic, tech-savvy world of ours takes pride in the achievement of material needs in a hassle-free manner and within the least time possible. Our fashion and beauty choices are influenced by celebrities, social media influencers and peer groups. In an attempt to be impeccably stylish and outshine...

The forests of Canada, spanning vast expanses from coast to coast, serve as more than a collection of trees; they are the ancestral home, hunting grounds, and spiritual core of Indigenous communities across the country, from Barriere Lake in Quebec to British Columbia and Ontario. For these Indigenous...

Edward Abbey’s “Desert Solitaire: A Season in the Wilderness” emerges as a cornerstone in American environmental literature, delving into Abbey’s reflections on the desert Southwest, industrialism, and society. This foundational work reflects Abbey’s deep love for the desert and his intricate portrayal...

The The concept of marriage has been of paramount importance in Indian society. Marital relationship is the only socially accepted relationship between a man and a woman. That’s why if a man and a woman want to cohabit, they have to marry one another. Physical relationship between a man and a woman is...