Contribution: Contr-Indo-Pacific Engagement Program
University of Alberta | Université de l'Alberta
$220,902.00
Indigenous Wisdom for Climate Resilience
FY 2024-25 · 2025-03-06
Summary
Dr. Meherali from the University of Alberta, Faculty of Nursing in collaboration with the Aga Khan University (AKU), proposes a research project aiming to understand how Indigenous Knowledge (IK) contributes to climate change adaptation and resilience in Sindh, Pakistan amid extreme heat and flooding. The project will follow a community-based participatory research approach to identify and document traditional practices and local wisdom to address climate change challenges within communities. In Phase 1 (Jan-Oct 2025), a rapid systematic review and in-depth interviews will be conducted in regions of Sindh. Phase 2 (Nov 2025-Feb 2026) will involve consultative workshops to co-design knowledge-sharing strategies. Phase 3 (Mar-Nov 2026) will focus on capacity-building and knowledge-sharing events to disseminate these strategies, fostering dialogue and strengthening community networks. The project aims to integrate IK with scientific approaches to enhance climate resilience. The project aligns closely with Canad
Department
Program
Contr-Indo-Pacific Engagement Program
Location
EDMONTON, Alberta, Canada
Recipient Type
Academia
Type
Contribution
Source
Proactive Disclosure - Grants and Contributions
As published
Additional Information
Belated reporting.
Additional Information (French)
Rapport tardif.
Agreement End Date
2028-03-31
Agreement Number
7464844 P015187001
Agreement Start Date
2025-03-06
Agreement Title
Indigenous Wisdom for Climate Resilience
Agreement Title (French)
Indigenous Wisdom for Climate Resilience
Agreement Type
Contribution
Agreement Value
$220,902.00
Amendment Number
0
Description
Dr. Meherali from the University of Alberta, Faculty of Nursing in collaboration with the Aga Khan University (AKU), proposes a research project aiming to understand how Indigenous Knowledge (IK) contributes to climate change adaptation and resilience in Sindh, Pakistan amid extreme heat and flooding. The project will follow a community-based participatory research approach to identify and document traditional practices and local wisdom to address climate change challenges within communities. In Phase 1 (Jan-Oct 2025), a rapid systematic review and in-depth interviews will be conducted in regions of Sindh. Phase 2 (Nov 2025-Feb 2026) will involve consultative workshops to co-design knowledge-sharing strategies. Phase 3 (Mar-Nov 2026) will focus on capacity-building and knowledge-sharing events to disseminate these strategies, fostering dialogue and strengthening community networks. The project aims to integrate IK with scientific approaches to enhance climate resilience. The project aligns closely with Canad
Description (French)
Dr Meherali de la Faculté des sciences infirmières de l'Université de l'Alberta, en collaboration avec l'Université Aga Khan (AKU), propose un projet de recherche visant à comprendre comment les connaissances autochtones (IK) contribuent à l'adaptation et à la résilience face au changement climatique dans le Sindh, au Pakistan, en période de chaleur extrême et d'inondations. Le projet suivra une approche de recherche participative communautaire pour identifier et documenter les pratiques traditionnelles et la sagesse locale afin de relever les défis du changement climatique au sein des communautés.
En Phase 1 (janvier-octobre 2025), une revue systématique rapide et des entretiens approfondis seront menés dans les régions du Sindh. La Phase 2 (novembre 2025-février 2026) impliquera des ateliers consultatifs pour co-concevoir des stratégies de partage des connaissances. La Phase 3 (mars-novembre 2026) se concentrera sur le renforcement des capacités et des événements de partage des connaissances pour diffuser
Expected Results
The expected outcomes include:
(1)RCE Intermediate Outcomes 1100: Increased meaningful engagement of Canadian organizations with their Indo-Pacific counterparts in conferences, workshops, round table discussions, and panels, in and/or on the Indo-Pacific region; (2) 1300: Increased collaboration between Canadian academics and researchers with their Indo-Pacific colleagues.
(3)RCE Immediate Outcomes 1120: Increased capacity of Canadian organizations to facilitate knowledge sharing events with their counterparts in the Indo-Pacific region; (4)1320: Increased capacity for Canadian researchers to facilitate events with/for their counterparts in the Indo-Pacific region and Canada.
Expected Results (French)
Les résultats escomptés incluent:
(1) Résultats intermédiaires de l'ECR 1100 : Augmentation de l'engagement significatif des organisations canadiennes avec leurs homologues de la région indo-pacifique lors de conférences, d'ateliers, de tables rondes et de panels, dans et/ou sur la région indo-pacifique; (2)1300 : Renforcement de la collaboration entre les universitaires et les chercheurs canadiens et leurs collègues de la région indo-pacifique;
(3) Résultats immédiats de l'ECR 1120 : Capacité renforcée des organisations canadiennes à faciliter les événements de partage des connaissances avec leurs homologues de la région indo-pacifique; (4) 1320 : Capacité renforcée des chercheurs canadiens à organiser des événements avec/pour leurs homologues de la région indo-pacifique et au Canada.
Federal Riding
Edmonton Centre
Federal Riding (French)
Edmonton-Centre
Federal Riding Number
48014
Foreign Currency Type
CAD
Foreign Currency Value
$0.00
Organization Code
dfatd-maecd
Organization
Global Affairs Canada | Affaires mondiales Canada
Program Name
Contr-Indo-Pacific Engagement Program
Program Purpose
Contr-Programme d’engagement pour l’Indo
Recipient Business Number
3202108102831
Recipient City
EDMONTON
Recipient Country
CA
Recipient Legal Name
University of Alberta | Université de l'Alberta
Recipient Postal Code
T5J 4P6
Recipient Province or Territory
AB
Recipient Type
N
Reference Number
064-2024-2025-Q4-A0037
