nature-based knowledge

Nature-based knowledge refers to understanding and insights gained through direct interaction with the natural environment. It encompasses traditional wisdom, ecological understanding, and practices that people have developed over generations by observing and working with nature’s systems—such as plants, animals, water, and soil. This knowledge helps communities sustainably manage resources, preserve biodiversity, and adapt to environmental changes. It is rooted in lived experience and often transmitted orally, offering valuable perspectives that complement scientific approaches in addressing environmental challenges.