Science in the Language of the Land: Indigenous Communication of Agricultural and Environmental Knowledge

Allyn Thon Rabi, Meliza Alo · 2026 · Journal of interdisciplinary perspectives

Summary. The Kalagan indigenous community in the Philippines communicates agricultural and environmental knowledge through oral traditions, symbolic rituals, intergenerational teaching, and practical demonstrations. These culturally rooted practices effectively transmit scientific concepts about weather, soil fertility, biodiversity, and climate adaptation. The study argues that integrating indigenous knowledge systems into formal education and policy strengthens sustainability, cultural continuity, and environmental stewardship.

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  title   = {Science in the Language of the Land: Indigenous Communication of Agricultural and Environmental Knowledge},
  author  = {Allyn Thon Rabi and Meliza Alo},
  journal = {Journal of interdisciplinary perspectives},
  year    = {2026},
  doi     = {10.69569/jip.2025.824},
  url     = {https://doi.org/10.69569/jip.2025.824}
}

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DOI

10.69569/jip.2025.824

Countries

Philippines

Regions

Asia

Categories

indigenous-innovation, food-systems, education, general-innovation

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2026-04-29