Arunachal Pradesh minister Gabriel D Wangsu has identified traditional ecological knowledge as the state's greatest defense against climate change.
Speaking at the Arunachal Pradesh Jaiv Vividhata and Mvm Liid Soonam/Beej Utsav 2026, Wangsu highlighted the region's unique terrain and the need to protect indigenous crop varieties as 'living insurance' against climate uncertainty.
The event aims to position the newly established Keyi Panyor district as a living template for sustainable development that fuses biodiversity conservation with human well-being.
The district has been recognized as India's first 'Bio-Happy District' based on biological diversity, tribal cultural identity, ecological sustainability, and community well-being.
