Traditional institutions such as the Dorbar Shnong and the Hima continue to play central roles in enforcing community norms.

Long before climate conferences, carbon credits and biodiversity targets entered global vocabulary, communities in the hills of Meghalaya were already protecting forests with something far older — custom, belief and collective responsibility.

A new study published in the Journal of Environmental Studies and Sciences found that centuries-old Khasi community institutions continue to play a crucial role in conserving forests.

source/content: hindustantimes.com (headlines edited)