Question 16GS3GS3

Discuss the importance of integrating traditional ecological knowledge of India's tribal communities with modern disaster management frameworks. Mention two examples where indigenous practices have contributed to disaster resilience.

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Modern Disaster management strategies must gain from indigenous ecological knowledge rooted in a deep understanding of various ecological phenomena and their causes. Importance of integration of indigenous knowledge into disaster management: 1) Eco-sensitive perspective that looks at totality of ecological processes. e.g. Ubuntu philosophy that sees human and nature as interconnected. 2) Sacred groves and importance of plantations. Best practice - Kerala has used Bamboo plantations to prevent soil erosion.

3Respecting nature and its carrying capacity. e.g. Himalayan landslides because carrying capacity exceeded. 4) Practice of bunding and indigenous water management of river through check dams → flood management. 5) Preference towards natural, organic, local produce such as millets, mohur, natural food & local fruits → food and nutritional security. 6) Egalitarian social structure and care for vulnerable member like aged, children → disaster vulnerability assessment and mapping. Examples: (1) Plantations and sacred groves - mangrove cultivation under MISHTI scheme in West and East Coast to provide resilience to cyclones, storm surges. - Kerala → Bamboo plantations to prevent soil erosion. - Himalayas → TPM with indigenous practices to prevent forest fires.

2Rest-dweller, eco-sensitive lifestyles - Lowering carbon footprint - Disaster management by respecting carrying capacity - Himalaya → Reforestation. Hence, many indigenous principles and ideas can be used to inner disaster management.

— ISHAN BHATNAGAR · AIR 5

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