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Indigenous Systems
Indigenous Systems brings together research and field documentation on Indigenous systems, cultural heritage and environmental governance.
About Indigenous Systems
Indigenous Systems is a platform developed by Humanculture that presents research, field documentation, and academic contributions on Indigenous systems, cultural heritage, and environmental governance. It brings together work that engages United Nations platforms and academic institutions across different ecological and cultural contexts.
The site documents Indigenous knowledge, environmental stewardship, and governance as community-governed systems, and places terms such as Indigenous Knowledge Systems (IKS) and Traditional Knowledge (TK) in that context. It includes documentation of societies in Tanzania, Morocco, Nicaragua, Madagascar, Peru, and Cambodia, and describes contributions to work on biodiversity, climate adaptation, and land stewardship.
Key features
- Field-based documentation of Indigenous knowledge and governance systems
- Research on cultural heritage and environmental governance
- Explanation of IKS and TK within community-governed systems
- Documentation of six Indigenous societies across different regions
- Summaries of contributions to UN and intergovernmental processes
- Information linking Indigenous systems to biodiversity and climate adaptation work
Best for: Researchers, students, and policy readers seeking documentation on Indigenous systems, cultural heritage, and environmental governance.
Good for
- Combines field documentation, research, and international institutional engagement
- Covers multiple ecological and cultural contexts
- Identifies specific UN bodies and processes related to the work
Indigenous Systems at a glance
- Website
- indigenoussystems.org
- Category
- Research & Data › Academic Search
- Type
- Website
- Pricing
- Not confirmed. Check the site
- Platforms
- Web
- Open source
- Not stated
- Language
- English
- Last checked
- Oct 5, 2026 · Online when checked
- Listed
- Oct 5, 2026
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Indigenous Systems FAQ
Who developed Indigenous Systems?
The platform was developed through Humanculture.
Which societies are documented on the site?
Maasai in Ngorongoro, Tanzania; Amazigh in the Sahara region, Morocco; Chorotega in the Masaya region, Nicaragua; Malagasy IPLC in Northern Madagascar; Shipibo in the Amazonas region, Peru; and Banteay Seri IPLC in the Angkor region, Cambodia.
Which international institutions are referenced?
UNESCO, ICOMOS, FAO, CFS, UNU-CRIS, LCIPP, EMRIP, UNPFII, IPBES, UNCCD, IUCN, UNDRR, and UNEP.
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