Dr. Staline Kibet: Intersection of Scientific and Indigenous Knowledge (Part 2)

Cultural Wisdom for Climate Resilience: Dr. Kibet on Agro-Biodiversity and Traditional Practices

In the second part of our conversation with Dr. Staline Kibet, we learn how cultural practices contribute to agro-biodiversity, using the example of the Njahi bean, whose cultural significance in ceremonies has ensured its survival with minimal genetic modification, in contrast to heavily bred crops like maize that are more prone to diseases.

Dr. Kibet illuminates the Maasai community's unique coexistence with wildlife, such as elephants, rooted in cultural myths that discourage their consumption and instead promote economic benefits through tourism.

We learn about other culturally significant conservation practices across different communities. For example, the reverence for the fig tree as a sacred site among the G ...