TIKS4DRR

Traditional knowledge of reindeer herding to reduce risks of floods and avalanches

Location

Place : Central Sweden
 
Country : Sweden
 
Region : Scandinivia
 
 

Hazard

Primary : Flood

Secondary: Avalanche

Typology of Heritage

Knowledge and Practices concerning nature

Aspect of Disaster Management

Adaptation

Summary

the Sámi people have used their traditional knowledge of reindeer herding and snow conditions to adapt to changing weather patterns and reduce the risk of avalanches and floods. They have also used their traditional values and beliefs to maintain their cultural identity and well-being during disasters

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