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Indigenous people's perception of indigenous agricultural knowledge for climate change adaptation in Khumbu, Nepal

Tshering Ongmu Sherpa · 2023 · Frontiers in Climate

Summary. Indigenous farmers in Nepal's Khumbu region perceive their traditional agricultural knowledge as effective for adapting to climate change, including observed shifts in seasons, reduced snowfall, and increased rainfall. The study finds this knowledge remains dynamic and relevant despite climate pressures. However, government authorities do not formally recognize indigenous practices. The research recommends integrating indigenous knowledge into local climate policies to support both knowledge transmission across generations and cost-effective adaptation strategies.

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Sherpa, T. O.. (2023). Indigenous people's perception of indigenous agricultural knowledge for climate change adaptation in Khumbu, Nepal. Frontiers in Climate. https://doi.org/10.3389/fclim.2022.1067630

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DOI
10.3389/fclim.2022.1067630
Countries
Nepal
Regions
Asia
Categories
indigenous-innovation, climate-and-environment, policy
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2026-04-28