India’s tribal communities are facing severe challenges due to climate change, including erratic rainfall, shrinking forests, and soil degradation, which threaten their traditional ways of life. While they have historically relied on indigenous knowledge to adapt, the rapid pace of climate change now outstrips these methods. Locally-led adaptation (LLA) initiatives, such as Nagaland’s Zabo system and Gujarat’s Bhungroo method, demonstrate promise. Scaling such models through programs like PM JANMAN, with active community involvement, could enhance climate resilience.
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To fight climate change, India must tap into its indigenous roots
