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Welcome to the Ekologos Wiki

The Ekologos Wiki is a pioneering digital archive dedicated to ethically preserving and sharing Traditional Ecological Knowledge (TEK). This platform integrates community-led curation with academic rigor, ensuring that each contributing community retains control over their knowledge.

Our mission is to promote sustainable environmental stewardship by fostering a respectful and comprehensive understanding of Indigenous and Traditional Ecological Knowledge. Contributions come from across the globe, including the Norwegian Arctic, Brazilian Amazon, Gran Chaco, Southern India, and the Eastern Himalayas.

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A private list of the users on this system can be found here.

Explore the Wiki

Navigate through the Ekologos Wiki using the following categories:

1. Countries and Research Locations

Discover Traditional Ecological Knowledge from communities around the world. Click on a region to explore specific sites and projects.

• Norway
  • Sami Knowledge in the Arctic
  • Coastal Fishing Practices
• India
  • Kohima: The Highland Institute
  • Traditional Agriculture in the Eastern Himalayas
  • Sacred Groves of Southern India
• Brazil
  • Upper Xingu: Forest and Water Management
  • Gran Chaco: Climate Adaptation Practice

2. Themes

Explore topics related to Traditional Ecological Knowledge across regions.

• Land and Resource Management
• Traditional Medicine and Healing
• Climate Resilience and Adaptation
• Sacred Ecologies
• Food Systems and Agriculture

3. Projects, Partners, and

Learn about ongoing and completed projects under the Ekologos initiative, and our partners across the globe.

• Ongoing Projects
  • Ekologos Digital Archive Development
  • Gran Chaco Climate Resilience Study
  • Documentation of Himalayan Agricultural Practices
• Key Partners
  • The Highland Institute, India
  • UiT The Arctic University of Norway
  • Universidade Estadual de Campinas, Brazil

4. Methodologies

Understand the methods and tools we use to document, preserve, and share Traditional Ecological Knowledge.

• Community-Led Curation Practices
• Participatory Research Techniques
• Ethical Guidelines for TEK Documentation
• Geospatial Mapping and Archival

5. Events

Members of the Ekologos project have meetings at periodic intervals:

• Highland Gathering, 14 to 19 December 2023, Kohima, Nagaland, India
• Winter School, 11 - 17 December 2024, Bangalore, Karnataka, India
• Winter School, August (dates TBD), Campinas, Brazil
• Winter School, December (dates TBD), Tromsø, Norway