Wide angle: How Indigenous knowledge drives scientific discovery

Lagipoiva Cherelle Jackson

doi:10.18356/22202293-2026-1-1

February 2, 2026The UNESCO courier

Wide angle: How Indigenous knowledge drives scientific discovery

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The aim is to demonstrate how indigenous knowledge contributes to scientific discovery and environmental management.
Review of diverse indigenous practices worldwide
Analysis of specific cases like controlled burning and water capture techniques
Comparison of indigenous strategies and modern scientific approaches
Indigenous practices show effectiveness in wildfire prevention through controlled burning.
Weather forecasting by Inuit communities proves reliable, enhancing adaptation strategies.
Zaï techniques successfully increase water retention in arid regions.

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This review highlights how indigenous practices improve environmental outcomes, suggesting a need for integration into modern science.

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From the Aboriginal practice of controlled burning to prevent wildfires to Inuit weather forecasting, and the zaï techniques used in some African countries to capture water, the world is rich with diverse, proven Indigenous wisdom.

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