Open AccessApplication of Indigenous Knowledge in Natural Resources and Environment Conservation in Nepal
Author(s) -
Ramesh Kumar Lama
Publication year - 2021
Publication title -
journal of population and development
Language(s) - English
Resource type - Journals
ISSN - 2717-5065
DOI - 10.3126/jpd.v2i1.43493
Subject(s) - indigenous , traditional knowledge , natural resource , natural (archaeology) , diversity (politics) , geography , environmental resource management , environmental planning , sociology , environmental ethics , political science , ecology , anthropology , archaeology , biology , philosophy , law , environmental science
Diversity, natural resources and indigenous knowledge are the wealth of Nepal. Nepalese indigenous people possesses large varieties in language, culture, traditions, art and literatures which can also be applied as knowledge system and can also be taken as indigenous knowledge. These indigenous knowledge are applicable not only in the continuation of beliefs, customs and traditions but also helpful in conservation of natural resources and environment. This paper aims to uncover the application of indigenous knowledge of some groups of indigenous people of Nepal and has applied descriptive and interpretive methods of study. The nature of data used in the study is qualitative. Most of practices are culturally and religiously important which are directly and indirectly helpful in environmental conservation but there is need of further scientific investigation and verification also.