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Indigenous Traditional Knowledge documentation is a pivotal citizen science initiative ensuring sustainable development among tribal communities. Stakeholder engagement and community participation is a key to emerging environmental problems.

Abstract

The presentation highlights the importance of documenting Indigenous Traditional Knowledge (ITK) as a vital citizen science initiative that supports sustainable development within tribal communities. By valuing and integrating local ecological wisdom, ITK serves as a foundation for addressing contemporary environmental challenges. The discussion emphasises the role of stakeholder engagement and active community participation in conserving natural resources, fostering resilience, and ensuring inclusive environmental governance. This approach bridges traditional practices with modern science, creating pathways toward long-term sustainability. With the help of case studies, the tribal forested communities of Northern Chhattisgarh, a tribal-dominated region of our hinterland, Central India, would be further discussed.