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Integrating Traditional Ecological Knowledge of the Apatani Tribe Into Open Science Platforms: Challenges and Opportunities

Integrating Traditional Ecological Knowledge of the Apatani Tribe Into Open Science Platforms: Challenges and Opportunities
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Author(s): Archan Mitra (Amity University, Mumbai, India)and Sanchita Paul (Neil Patel Digital India, India)
Copyright: 2026
Pages: 34
Source title: Empowering Resilient Communities Through Climate Action, Renewable Energy, and Waste Management
Source Author(s)/Editor(s): Seda H. Bostancı (Tekirdağ Namık Kemal University, Turkey), Seda Yıldırım (Tekirdağ Namık Kemal University, Turkey)and Valentin Vasilev (Higher School of Security an Economics, Bulgaria)
DOI: 10.4018/979-8-3373-0862-3.ch004

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Abstract

The Apatani tribe of Ziro Valley, Arunachal Pradesh, India, is renowned for its sustainable practices, including paddy-cum-fish cultivation and innovative water management. This study explores the integration of their Traditional Ecological Knowledge (TEK) into open science platforms to promote global sustainability and heritage preservation. Using participatory methods, it documents agricultural systems, biodiversity conservation, and adaptive strategies while addressing challenges such as linguistic barriers, intellectual property concerns, and cultural sensitivities. Ethical considerations, including community consent and equitable benefit-sharing, are central to the proposed framework. The research highlights how Apatani TEK can serve as a global model for integrating indigenous knowledge into modern science, fostering inclusive knowledge systems, and offering innovative solutions to pressing environmental challenges.

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