Traditional Knowledge System of the Cold Desert of Leh-Ladakh (India) for the Environment Management

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Author(s): Mahesh Kumar Gaur (ICAR-Central Arid Zone Research Institute, India)
Copyright: 2025
Pages: 12
Source title: Gender, Environment, and Human Rights: An Intersectional Exploration
Source Author(s)/Editor(s): Swati Chakraborty (Concordia University, India)and Subrata S. Satapathy (Christ Academy Institute of Law, India)
DOI: 10.4018/979-8-3693-6069-9.ch006

Keywords: Environment & Agriculture / Environmental Science / Gender and Diversity / Information Science Reference

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Situated in the northernmost reaches of India lies the Cold Desert of Leh-Ladakh, the temperatures fluctuate dramatically from -30°C to 30°C. This region is inhabited by indigenous communities whose traditional ecological knowledge (TEK) is deeply intertwined with their environment, aiding them in adapting and thriving in this harsh landscape. Over centuries, the Ladakhi, Tibetan, and Changpa peoples have developed intricate understandings of the area's ecology, climate, and biodiversity, passed down through oral traditions. TEK plays a crucial role in natural resource management, bolstering locals' resilience to climate change impacts. However, as modernization and globalization encroach upon their lifestyles, there's a need to preserve their age-old practices. The rich cultural heritage of the region faces a challenge as younger generations display dwindling interest in these traditions, emphasizing the necessity of documenting traditional knowledge before it fades away.

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