Adapting to changing environment based on ecological understanding o reduce coastal erosion
Location
Place : Malay
Country : Malaysia
Region : South East Asia
Hazard
Primary : Landslides and Avalanche
Secondary: Environmental Contamination
Typology of Heritage
Knowledge and Practices concerning nature
Aspect of Disaster Management
Mitigation
Summary
The ethnic people of Manipur, North East India, have a rich heritage of bio-folklore and traditional ecological knowledge. They maintain sacred groves and worship forest deities, which are aimed towards the conservation of biodiversity and prevention of erosion. They also plant diverse crops and trees that enhance the soil fertility and stability