Integrating indigenous and local knowledge into community capitals to enhance income security: case of the Waimanu catchment in Fiji

Begg, Shereen and De Ramon N'Yeurt, Antoine and Begg, Shabnam (2026) Integrating indigenous and local knowledge into community capitals to enhance income security: case of the Waimanu catchment in Fiji. Human Ecology, 54 (6). NA. ISSN 0300-7839

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Abstract

We use a community-based approach and the sustainable livelihoods and community capitals frameworks to examine indigenous Fijian (iTaukei) local knowledge systems and to suggest diversification of income sources in the Waimanu Catchment, Fiji. We found that sustainable management and use of natural ecosystems and resources, collaboration among internal and external stakeholders, enrichment of human capital through education and training programs, and provision of infrastructure and sanitation services were key principles for enhancing communities’ income security. However, the methodological approach used in this study would be challenging to apply globally, as it may not be relevant across different socio-ecological contexts.

Item Type:	Journal Article
Uncontrolled Keywords:	Indigenous and local knowledge, Community capitals, Income security, Income diversification, Human security needs, Fiji
Subjects:	G Geography. Anthropology. Recreation > GE Environmental Sciences G Geography. Anthropology. Recreation > GF Human ecology. Anthropogeography H Social Sciences > HC Economic History and Conditions Q Science > QC Physics > QC851-999 Meteorology. Climatology Including the earth's atmosphere
Divisions:	Pacific Centre for Environment and Sustainable Development (PACE-SD)
Depositing User:	Antoine N'Yeurt
Date Deposited:	23 Feb 2026 23:46
Last Modified:	23 Feb 2026 23:46
URI:	https://repository.usp.ac.fj/id/eprint/15282

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