Programme Activities

  • Understanding the status and knowledge gaps concerning Traditional Knowledge Systems (TKS) in Indian Himalayan Region (IHR) through extensive literature survey
  • Based on the above, prioritizing Eco-cultural zones/indigenous communities for knowledge documentation in an integrated and focussed manner
  • Develop a coherent database on the TKS of the IHR and its digitization
  • Finding scientific evidence behind prominent/promising TKS of diverse local communities
  • Prepare compendium on TKS based best practices for improvement and adoption for climate change adaptation and mitigation in the IHR
  • Capacity building of relevant local formal and informal institutions
  • Communication across stakeholder groups
  • Preparation of policy briefs