Towards a local wisdom-based water resource management model

Abang Mohd Razif Abang Muis (2025) Towards a local wisdom-based water resource management model. Pakistan Journal of Life and Social Sciences, 23. pp. 6274-6289. ISSN 1727-4915

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Abstract

Water resource management is a critical component of sustainable development, particularly in regions facing water scarcity, climate change, and environmental degradation. While modern technological solutions have improved water conservation and distribution, local wisdom and traditional ecological knowledge (TEK) provide valuable, yet often overlooked, insights into sustainable water governance. This conceptual paper explores the integration of local wisdom into contemporary water management frameworks to enhance resilience and sustainability. By systematically reviewing existing literature, the study identifies key principles of indigenous and community-based water management practices that emphasize holistic, participatory, and ecosystem-centred approaches. Findings suggest that incorporating local knowledge strengthens governance, promotes conservation, and fosters ecological balance. This paper advocates for a hybrid management model that harmonizes traditional wisdom with modern scientific methodologies, ensuring a more inclusive, adaptive, and sustainable approach to water resource governance.

Item Type:	Article
Keyword:	Local Wisdom, Water Resource Management, Sustainability, Indigenous Knowledge, Ecological Conservation, Traditional Ecological, Knowledge (TEK)
Subjects:	G Geography. Anthropology. Recreation > GE Environmental Sciences > GE1-350 Environmental sciences > GE170-190 Environmental policy T Technology > TD Environmental technology. Sanitary engineering > TD1-1066 Environmental technology. Sanitary engineering > TD201-500 Water supply for domestic and industrial purposes
Department:	CENTRE > Centre for the Promotion of Knowledge and Language Learning
Depositing User:	SITI AZIZAH BINTI IDRIS -
Date Deposited:	10 Jun 2025 11:28
Last Modified:	10 Jun 2025 11:28
URI:	https://eprints.ums.edu.my/id/eprint/43975

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