Building resilience to climate change through indigenous knowledge: The case of Bolivia
Abstract
Indigenous knowledge plays an important role in the way communities interact with their climate in many countries, particularly in Bolivia. It contributes to weather forecasting at the community level, and to the preservation of vital ecosystem functions that help to buffer communities against climate change impacts. However, the increasing incidence of extreme weather events and disasters is taking a toll. This situation calls for new partnerships between indigenous people and the scientific community - an area where Bolivia could lead the way.
Citation
DeAngelis, K. Building resilience to climate change through indigenous knowledge: The case of Bolivia. (2013) 6 pp. [Inside Stories on climate compatible development]
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Published 1 January 2013