Generational Shift in Local Perceptions of Sustainability: A Review

Dr. Pinky Baruah

Abstract: The contributions made by indigenous people and their culture are not taken into account in the current state of natural resource management. The applicability of traditional resource management techniques among the Rajbongshi people in northeastern India is reviewed in this research. In order to better understand the local conception of forests, wildlife, natural resources, biodiversity conservation, and traditional beliefs and their importance in natural resource management, a study on human behavior has been conducted. One of the primary findings of the research is that, although traditional natural resource management has great promise for conserving biodiversity among the Rajbongshi people of northeastern India, these techniques are currently under grave danger. This is the result of rapid shifts in belief systems. These changes have been attributed to both biophysical and societal factors. The breakdown of traditional beliefs among the younger generation has been the most obstacle to the long-term sustainability of these ancient rituals.

Keywords: conservation of biodiversity, traditional beliefs, and the management of natural resources

How to Cite?: Dr. Pinky Baruah, "Generational Shift in Local Perceptions of Sustainability: A Review", Volume 14 Issue 8, August 2025, International Journal of Science and Research (IJSR), Pages: 471-474, https://www.ijsr.net/getabstract.php?paperid=SR25809202803, DOI: https://dx.doi.org/10.21275/SR25809202803