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Area of Science:

  • Environmental Science
  • Sociology
  • Disaster Management

Background:

  • Indigenous knowledge is vital for disaster risk reduction, especially in rural areas lacking conventional early warning systems.
  • Traditional ecological knowledge aids community preparedness, response, and recovery from hazardous events.

Purpose of the Study:

  • To investigate Indigenous indicators for natural hazard prediction in South Africa's Joe Morolong Local Municipality.
  • To explore the integration of Indigenous knowledge with meteorological forecasts for enhanced disaster risk management.

Main Methods:

  • A qualitative phenomenological approach was used.
  • Data collected via focus group discussions and virtual interviews with 109 participants.

Main Results:

  • Communities utilize environmental indicators like vegetation changes, lunar cycles, cloud patterns, bird behavior, and wind for hazard prediction.
  • These Indigenous methods offer localized, trusted, and contextually relevant early warning information.
  • Traditional knowledge complements meteorological forecasts, improving disaster preparedness.

Conclusions:

  • Indigenous knowledge is a crucial resource for enhancing disaster and climate resilience.
  • Integrating traditional indicators with scientific forecasts strengthens early warning systems for rural communities.
  • This synergy improves risk mitigation and response to natural hazards.