The Role and Practices of Traditional Culture in The Tibetan Plateau Ecosystem: A Systematic Review

Yudi Zhang

doi:10.54097/hset.v17i.2545

Authors

Yudi Zhang

DOI:

https://doi.org/10.54097/hset.v17i.2545

Keywords:

Qinghai-Tibet Plateau, Traditional ecological culture, Service-Based economy, Environmental protection, Biodiversity.

Abstract

The Qinghai-Tibet Plateau (QTP) is known as the roof of the world. Climatic conditions and living environments in the QTP are extreme. Yet, its environment is vital for species conservation, freshwater resources and local livelihood. In recent years, the Tibetan Plateau’s ecological environment has been degraded by climate change and human activities. Traditional Tibetan culture offers a new perspective on this issue of environmental degradation. Tibetan people, motivated by religion and custom, are kind to living beings as well as mountains and lakes. The sacred sites are therefore relatively well-preserved ecosystems. However, traditional knowledge alone is inadequate for preserving this endangered environment and should therefore be combined with modernity. An ecosystem service-based economy has the potential to balance culture, techniques, ecosystem health and economic growth.

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