The Khasi Indigenous Community of Laitmawsiang Co-Existing with Nature

Indigenous people comprise 5% of the world's population and protect 80% of the Earth’s biodiversity. The Khasi Indigenous community of Laitmawsiang in #Meghalaya, has been similarly safeguarding their forests and natural resources for centuries. Their lives are intrinsically tied to nature for basic necessities, livelihood, infrastructure, and medicines. This interdependence with nature has become a cultural practice, which has been passed from generation to generation. This Earth Day, we would like to highlight and honour a community that has been at the forefront of biodiversity conservation. Earth Day is celebrated annually on 22nd April, to recognise the achievements of the environmental movement, and raise awareness of the need to protect the planet's natural resources for future generations.