Incorporating Indigenous Knowledge Systems into Environmental Education for Sustainable Development

Year : 2024 | Volume : 02 | Issue : 02 | Page : 1 7
    By

    Tanvi Khandolkar,

  1. Assistant Professor, Department of Law, V.M. Salgaocar College of Law, Miramar, Panjim, Goa, India

Abstract

Indian history is extensive and includes everything from the invention of the zero to the creation of novel medical treatments or technological advancements. The traditional Indian knowledge system has continuously demonstrated its sustainability and commitment to advancing the welfare of all societal members. Indigenous knowledge has gained importance in science and technology in recent years. But it also has a big impact on environmental education. Global suffering is a result of climate change, and advances in science and technology are not lessening this suffering. Nonetheless, the Indian and indigenous knowledge systems can help mitigate its effects. Since past events demonstrate that human activity had no impact on the planet. Education can support education for sustainability, respect indigenous people’s values, and advance justice for them by incorporating environmental educational programs. The article outlines the cross-country approaches and practices to incorporate indigenous knowledge into environmental education for sustainable development. Indigenous knowledge has a lot of advantages. It is relevant to culture because it can encourage people to take action to preserve and restore their local environment and give them a sense of responsibility for it. Additionally, it provides comprehensive viewpoints on environmental problems and their fixes. Indigenous knowledge acknowledges the interdependence and connectivity of all living things and frequently includes spiritual, ethical, social, and ecological aspects of human-environment interactions. We have considered rivers, trees, and animals as gods and thus protected them since ancient times. However, because of the disruptions to modern culture, very few people still adhere to this. For this reason, it is crucial to include indigenous knowledge and the Indian knowledge system in environmental education to protect the environment. Lastly, the paper delves into the potential institutional, ethical, and cultural obstacles that arise when integrating indigenous knowledge into environmental education

Keywords: Indigenous knowledge, environmental education, sustainability, sustainable development, economic, environmental resilience

[This article belongs to International Journal of Environmental Planning and Development Architecture ]

How to cite this article:
Tanvi Khandolkar. Incorporating Indigenous Knowledge Systems into Environmental Education for Sustainable Development. International Journal of Environmental Planning and Development Architecture. 2024; 02(02):1-7.
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Volume 02
Issue 02
Received 27/08/2024
Accepted 06/09/2024
Published 15/09/2024
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