A workshop on Traditional Knowledge for a Sustainable Lifestyle was held on May 20 in Guwahati, organized by TERI-NERC, Guwahati.
The event focused on promoting sustainable living through the application of traditional knowledge, drawing attention to the rich cultural heritage and biodiversity of Assam.
The workshop is part of the broader 'Mission LiFE' (Lifestyle for Environment) initiative, launched by Prime Minister Narendra Modi and U.N. Secretary-General Antonio Guterres at COP26 in Glasgow on November 1, 2021. Mission LiFE aims to foster sustainable and healthy lifestyles by leveraging India's ancient wisdom and living traditions.
Dr. Naba Kumar Goswami, Senior Fellow & Regional Coordinator at TERI-NERC, spoke about the Mission LiFE and the Traditional Knowledge Project. Dr. Dipankar Saharia, Senior Director at TERI, highlighted TERI's activities in Northeast India and its collaboration with the Government of India, emphasizing the importance of indigenous knowledge practices.
Dr. Jaideep Baruah, Director of the Assam Science & Technology and Environment Council (ASTEC), discussed the EIACP-CP & Climate Resilient Villages initiative and the Council’s collaboration with TERI. Pankaj Chakravarty, Joint Secretary of the Indigenous and Tribal Faith and Culture Department, and Director of the Directorate of Indigenous and Tribal Faith and Culture, Government of Assam, delivered the keynote address, outlining his department's mission and its partnership with TERI.
The workshop saw participation from various government departments, research and educational institutes, and non-governmental organizations, all coming together to discuss and promote integrating traditional knowledge into sustainable living practices.