The Department of Sociology, Don Bosco College, Kohima, hosted an ICSSR-sponsored national seminar on “Integrating Indigenous Knowledge Systems (IKS) for Environmental Governance and Climate Resilience” from October 27 to 28.
The seminar explored indigenous knowledge in conservation and climate resilience.
Rezulule, NPS, Superintendent of Police (Special Branch), INT, attended as special invitee and stressed community participation and customary institutions in forest and wildlife protection.
Keynote speakers Prof. Dinesh Baishya of Assam Don Bosco University and Prof. Xavier P. Mao of North-Eastern Hill University discussed indigenous knowledge systems.
Twenty-eight paper presenters shared research on Naga architecture, healing, agriculture, food security, sacred plants, reforestation, spring rejuvenation, waste management and sustainable livelihoods.
Round-table discussions focused on preserving indigenous knowledge and collaboration among communities, researchers and policymakers.
Dr. Jarani Mao, Dean of Academics, chaired the session. Dr. Abel Kavahru and Sanihe Ariijii delivered the welcome address and vote of thanks, respectively.
