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Role Of Indigenous Knowledge and Life Skills in Climate Adaptation Among Tribal Communities of Odisha

Author(s) Mr. SABYASACHI MALLIK, Dr. Pabitra Kumar Das, Ms. Bhanumati Biswal, Mr. Subash Nandibadi, Ms. Pankajini Patra
Country India
Abstract Climate change poses serious challenges to the survival and livelihood systems of indigenous communities. The Saura tribe of Odisha has developed unique ecological knowledge and adapted life skills through centuries of close interaction with nature. This study explores how traditional knowledge systems, local ecological practices, and everyday life skills contribute to climate resilience among the Saura community. The research examines indigenous farming methods, forest-based subsistence strategies, water conservation practices, and cultural rituals that protect the local ecosystem. Guided by the objectives of the study, the researcher explored how the influence of cultural beliefs, rituals, and community values integrated with life skills in shaping climate-resilient behaviours. The study adopts a mixed-method approach—comprising interviews, participant observation, and case studies. The findings reveal that the integration of cultural knowledge, intra and interpersonal management skills, problem-solving skills, collective decision-making, and intergenerational learning strengthen resilience against changing climatic conditions. Overall, the study emphasises that the Saura’s worldview promotes a sustainable human–nature relationship, offering valuable insights for climate adaptation policies and community-based environmental planning.
Keywords Indigenous knowledge, Saura tribe, life skills, climate resilience, traditional practices, Odisha, sustainability, adaptation.
Field Sociology
Published In Volume 7, Issue 3, May-June 2026
Published On 2026-05-07
DOI https://doi.org/10.63363/aijfr.2026.v07i03.5411
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