CBA16 #4: Hidden possibilities: how local knowledge rooted in cultural heritage enhances LLA and NBS
Channel: IIED
Date: 2022-10-10

Every community has Indigenous knowledge, cultural heritage and way of living to adapt to changes in life and livelihood. However, this adjustment/adaptation may not be adequate or appropriate considering the volume of hazards and/or lack of ability to address them. 

This session onhow local knowledge rooted in cultural heritage enhances locally led adaptation (LLA) and nature-based solutions (NbS) at the 16th International Conference on Community-based Adaptation (CBA16) identified how various Indigenous practices can be extracted to blend with new knowledge to strengthen adaptation and resilience. 

In addition, organisers highlighted the importance of learning local stories and identified the reasons behind an investment in them. These two elements have been well managed in several communities by applying locally-led approaches. This session also presented some poetry and talks to realise the rhythm of local voice and local action through the pathway of Indigenous knowledge and heritage.

This session was organised by Friendship NGO and Sushila Pandit, with IGES.

More details: https://cba16.iied.org/session4/