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