Mapping Indigenous & Local Knowledge by Arushi Shukla

Peru- Incan Terracing

arushishukladesign — 2025-09-17 07:44:16 UTC

Practice: Ancient Incan terracing to prevent soil erosion and capture water.
Impact: Restores soil fertility and supports mountain agriculture.

Kenya- Maasai rotational grazing practices

arushishukladesign — 2025-09-17 07:48:58 UTC

Practice: Maasai rotational grazing practices.
Impact: Prevents land degradation, allows grasslands to regenerate and supports biodiversity.

Chad- 3D participatory mapping of indigenous knowledge with satellite data

arushishukladesign — 2025-09-17 07:51:25 UTC

Tool: 3D participatory mapping with satellite data.
Impact: Blends indigenous land knowledge with science to manage water and prevent conflict.

Bangladesh- Floating hydroponic gardens

arushishukladesign — 2025-09-17 07:53:11 UTC

Tool: Floating hydroponic gardens in flood-prone areas.
Impact: Uses local innovation + agricultural science to ensure food security despite climate shocks.

Pacific Island, Solomon Islands- Conserving Marine Ecosystem

arushishukladesign — 2025-09-17 07:56:10 UTC

Bridge: Seasonal fishing taboos (traditional) + coral reef monitoring (science).
Impact: Protects marine ecosystems and ensures sustainable fish stocks.

India- Seed saving tradition

arushishukladesign — 2025-09-17 07:57:33 UTC

Bridge: Seed saving traditions + agro-ecology soil testing.
Impact: Strengthens biodiversity and creates climate-resilient cropping systems.

Mirpur Energy Efficient Stoves

2025-09-17 11:06:45 UTC

Amman Iraq al Amer

mervatabbadi74 — 2025-09-30 11:56:58 UTC

Iraq Al-Amir – Integrating Local Wisdom with Modern Climate Action

In Iraq Al-Amir, a rural area west of Amman, local communities—especially women and youth—have revived traditional agricultural practices through the “Shababak” initiative. The project combines indigenous knowledge, such as using natural irrigation channels and organic composting, with modern sustainability concepts like circular economy and waste reduction. Local women produce dried fruits, molasses, and natural products using eco-friendly methods that minimize carbon footprints and preserve biodiversity.

This initiative not only supports climate resilience through sustainable agriculture but also empowers women economically and socially. It bridges traditional wisdom, passed down through generations, with modern environmental education and innovation. The project demonstrates how local communities can lead meaningful climate action by valuing their cultural heritage while adapting to contemporary environmental challenges.

Aceh Besar Regency, Aceh, Indonesia - Tumpang Sari / Intercropping

dewi_yunita — 2025-10-02 15:08:13 UTC

Practice: Koro Beans which is also known as Jack Beans is planted with other plants such as shallots, watermelon, banana, sweet potato, eggplant, and peanut.
Impact: overwhelmingly positive, resulting in enhanced sustainability, productivity, and resilience of the farming system. It transforms a monoculture field into a complex, functioning ecosystem, yielding benefits across four main areas: ecological, economic, social, and agronomic.

Hayatabad, Peshawar

imrankhankk — 2025-10-03 16:33:05 UTC

The project bridges local socio-cultural knowledge and practices of community engagement and gender inclusivity with scientific, data-driven behavioral interventions through technology. This collaboration creates a sustainable, participatory model for climate action by reducing energy consumption and fostering community ownership in government housing societies, with potential for wider replication.

France

2025-10-07 13:53:15 UTC

Beekeeping has deep roots in rural and peri-urban France, including around Paris. Long before urban agriculture became popular, local farmers and families practiced small-scale, sustainable apiculture, relying on seasonal rhythms, local flora, and ancestral techniques to protect bees and pollinate crops. These traditions carried a strong sense of respect for the land and the natural cycles that sustain community life.

Today, this knowledge has found new life within the city: rooftop beehives and shared gardens across Paris (like at the Opéra Garnier, the Luxembourg Gardens, or community gardens in Montreuil) continue the legacy of local beekeeping, blending ancient know-how with modern awareness.