Panel Session at the 3rd International Indigenous Language Journalism Conference 2026

Dr. Pasang Dolma Sherpa, alongside distinguished panelists, during the panel session on “Indigenous Agriculture, Food Security, Traditional Knowledge, Relationship with Forests, and the Role of Mother Tongue Journalism” at the 3rd International Indigenous Language Journalism Conference 2026.

Dr. Sherpa emphasized that the intactness of Indigenous Peoples’ customary governance systems is instrumental in strengthening resilience to climate change and other threats, drawing on examples from CIPRED’s research across Nepal and South Asia.

She underscored the importance of legal recognition of customary governance systems while sharing CIPRED’s journey and ongoing efforts to advance their recognition and revitalization. She further highlighted the need to integrate Indigenous knowledge systems, customary governance, cultural values, and practices into school and university curricula for children and youth to understand and value these systems from an early age and to ensure their continuity for generations to come.