Globally, Indigenous Knowledge Systems (IKSs), which have evolved through rigorously tested methods and practices, are a testimony of human intelligence and endurance. The diversity of goods such as food, beverages, herbs, etc., and its associated systems, which form an integral part of modern cuisine and healthcare systems, are deeply rooted in IKS and immensely contributing to overall well-being of mankind. The present study is an attempt to document and understand the contribution of indigenous and local knowledge to biodiversity conservation and management. Appreciation to the value of traditional and indigenous knowledge is globally recognized for their principles of coexistence and sustainable use practices. Past studies indicate a strong relationship between indigenous knowledge and sustainable development goals. This knowledge is valuable not only to dependent communities, but also to the modern world for ensuring food security and human well-being. The documentation of such valuable knowledge is therefore fundamentally essential for mainstreaming and strengthening the discourses on sustainable ecosystem management, and to address the preponderance of poverty among indigenous communities. Amid the changing scenario of consumption and the trend of revisiting nature-based solutions, the IKS hold a tremendous scope of engaging the community people in sustainable harvest and utilization of natural resources.

在全球范围内，通过严格测试的方法和实践发展起来的本土知识系统（IKS）是人类智慧和耐力的见证。食品、饮料、草药等商品的多样性及其相关系统构成了现代烹饪和医疗保健系统不可或缺的一部分，深深植根于 IKS，并为人类的整体福祉做出了巨大贡献。本研究试图记录和理解土著和地方知识对生物多样性保护和管理的贡献。对传统和本土知识价值的欣赏因其共存原则和可持续利用实践而得到全球认可。过去的研究表明，土著知识与可持续发展目标之间存在密切关系。这些知识不仅对依赖社区很有价值，而且对现代世界确保粮食安全和人类福祉也很有价值。因此，记录这些宝贵的知识对于将可持续生态系统管理的讨论纳入主流和加强可持续生态系统管理以及解决土著社区普遍存在的贫困问题至关重要。在不断变化的消费场景和重新审视基于自然的解决方案的趋势中，IKS 在让社区人们参与自然资源的可持续收获和利用方面发挥着巨大的作用。