Indigenous peoples
Indigenous peoples hold rich ecological knowledge and customary practices, yet their perspectives are frequently overlooked in formal decision-making processes related to water management. Without recognizing and integrating their knowledge, water policies risk reinforcing exclusion, undermining local resilience and missing opportunities for more sustainable and context-specific solutions.
IWMI promotes water governance that amplifies indigenous knowledge alongside scientific and technical expertise. Building on our experience with hybrid water law, IWMI supports the integration of formal and customary law to enable more equitable and locally grounded water allocation and management. By facilitating inclusive basin planning and negotiation processes, IWMI helps ensure that diverse stakeholder interests including those of indigenous communities are reflected in decision-making.
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Latest news on this topic
How traditional knowledge shapes India’s wetlands
The Nabataean Codex: an ancient whisper in the age of climate change
When we reimagine our relationship with wetlands both ecosystems and humans benefit
Latest publications on this topic
Equality and Social Inclusion Integration Analysis Report: Strengthening Gender and Social Inclusion across the CGIAR Multifunctional Landscapes Program
SoLAR phase II gender and social inclusion (GESI) strategy
Enhancing indigenous rice varieties and market access in Maharashtra, India
Events on this topic
2nd International Day for Water Justice
