Nusir, Mai

There is a rich tapestry of stories within Indigenous Knowledge (IK) that is crucial for the sustainable management of common-pool resources (CPR), particularly for Indigenous communities facing the challenges posed by climate change, land degradation, and the incorporation of IK into modern legal frameworks. This research brings to life these stories by exploring the Bedouin community's narratives and experiences in their self-determined management of common pastoral land in Jordan's Southern Badia.

A customized Institutional Analysis and Development (IAD) framework is employed, emphasizing the significance of informal institutions within CPR management systems. By weaving together tales of hope, resilience, and traditional practices, this approach facilitates an exploration of how IK and community-based management strategies have cultivated ecological resilience, community autonomy, and social cohesion. For this presentation, we employ storytelling and visual media, including interviews with local Bedouin community members, with videos that can be shared during the presentation.

Furthermore, the study assesses the effectiveness of the Bedouins' collective management practices through the lens of Ostrom’s Design Principles (1990), which focus on the robustness and resilience of self-organized, Indigenous governance systems. Utilizing qualitative methods, including interviews and document analysis, and highlighting anecdotes and personal stories, this research examines the Bedouin community's informal institutions and governance structures in addressing environmental pressures and ensuring sustainable CPR use.

The findings highlight the importance of creating space for Indigenous communities to manage their own commons, recognizing the Bedouins' expertise in navigating environmental changes, considering that rangelands in Jordan were sustainable before the Bedouin sedentation projects in 1960. By sharing these stories through alternative means, such as storytelling, and presenting video interviews showcasing how such narratives can reach broader audiences and bring the everyday experiences of the Bedouin community to life.

The integration of Indigenous Knowledge (IK) is crucial for the sustainable management of common-pool resources (CPR), particularly for Indigenous communities facing the challenges posed by climate change, land degradation, and the incorporation of IK into modern legal frameworks. This research investigates the role of IK in sustaining these resources, with a specific focus on the Bedouin community's management of their common pastoral land in Jordan's Southern Badia. To analyze this, a customized Institutional Analysis and Development (IAD) framework is employed, emphasizing the significance of informal institutions within CPR management systems. This approach facilitates an exploration of how IK and community-based management strategies have cultivated ecological resilience and social cohesion.

Furthermore, the study assesses the effectiveness of the Bedouins' collective management practices through the lens of Ostrom’s Design Principles (1990), which focus on the robustness and resilience of self-organized governance systems. Utilizing qualitative methods, including interviews and document analysis, this research examines the Bedouin community's informal institutions and governance structures in addressing environmental pressures and ensuring sustainable CPR use.

The findings highlight the importance of creating space for Indigenous communities to manage their own commons, recognizing the Bedouins' expertise in navigating environmental changes, considering that rangelands in Jordan were sustainable before the Bedouin sedentation projects in 1960. This research contributes to ongoing discussions at the intersection of cultural preservation and environmental conservation, emphasizing the need for Indigenous autonomy in resource management amid pressing ecological challenges.