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This book offers a profound examination of how mountain ethnic groups and local communities, particularly those in the Tibetan regions of the Eastern Himalayas, utilize traditional knowledge to confront the growing challenges of climate change. It presents a comprehensive analysis of the ways in which local wisdom—passed down through generations—has informed climate adaptation strategies, ranging from agriculture to disaster management. By systematically categorizing traditional knowledge related to climate patterns, biodiversity, water management, and resource conservation, the book highlights its vital role in enhancing resilience to environmental stresses. Drawing from field research, the volume addresses the intersection of modern climate science and traditional knowledge, advocating for an integrative approach to climate adaptation. The author demonstrates that traditional knowledge systems, far from being relics of the past, are dynamic and continually evolving to meet new environmental realities. This work provides a valuable theoretical framework and methodological tools for future research, calling for greater recognition of the potential contributions of traditional knowledge in global climate policy and local-level interventions. By illustrating the enduring relevance of traditional knowledge, this book not only contributes to the academic discourse on climate change but also advocates for the preservation and application of ecological wisdom in creating sustainable climate solutions for the future.

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Dr. Yin Lun is Dean and Professor at the School of Marxism, Southwest Forestry University, China. His research centers on climate anthropology, ethnic ecology, integrated disaster risk management, ecological civilization construction, and biodiversity conservation. He has published four monographs, represented by climate anthropology, over 60 papers in SCI/core journals, and led major projects including those funded by the United Nations Development Programme and the National Social Science Fund of China. His initiatives on traditional knowledge and climate change adaptation were featured at the Paris Peace Forum, garnering attention from UN Secretary-General António Guterres and other global dignitaries. He also serves as a lead author for the Intergovernmental Science-Policy Platform on Biodiversity and Ecosystem Services (IPBES) and a senior expert for the UN Office for Disaster Risk Reduction (UNDRR), among other key academic roles. He was awarded the Gender Climate Award by The Central Asia Regional Economic Cooperation (CAREC).

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