21/01/2026
From Brazil to China, from the Sámi communities of the Arctic to the Kalahari in Namibia, ancestral knowledge systems are reshaping scientific research today.
Rooted in deep observation of ecosystems and passed down orally across generations, these practices offer vital insights for tackling climate disruption, health crises, and the limits of a mechanised world.
Curious to learn more? Dive into the latest issue of The Unesco Courier and explore how Indigenous knowledge is shaping scientific discovery.
Read it here: https://courier.unesco.org/en/latest
