Integration of traditional knowledge in developing solutions for challenges facing the Pacific: Is the law an appropriate tool? Some answers from Vanuatu, Fiji and New Caledonia

Key Points

• Legal frameworks can incorporate traditional knowledge to address local challenges in the Pacific.
• Examples from Vanuatu, Fiji, and New Caledonia illustrate the potential benefits of this integration.
• Assessment emphasizes the importance of recognizing indigenous practices and their value in modern law.
• Highlighting successful cases may inspire similar approaches in other regions facing comparable issues.