Resilience Strategies during the Climate Crisis: Reading the “Book of Nature” with Kauma Traditionalism Religion

Indigenous Kauma traditionalism offers a resilient framework for climate adaptation through its sacred relationship with nature, known as the 'Book of Nature.' This study reveals that Kauma cosmology, rooted in African eco-spirituality, provides sustainable environmental stewardship practices that have historically mitigated climate impacts like famine and flooding. By analyzing oral traditions, proverbs, and songs, researchers reconstruct ecological insights embedded in indigenous spirituality, advocating for their reintegration into modern climate solutions. The findings highlight the potential of indigenous knowledge systems to enhance both theological and ecological scholarship, emphasizing the need to balance 'Two Books'—nature and scripture—for holistic resilience strategies.

T. Kabugi, P., Kerata Chacha, B., & Mwangi, J. (2025). Resilience Strategies during the Climate Crisis: Reading the “Book of Nature” with Kauma Traditionalism Religion. African Journal of Religion, Ethics and Theology, 1(2). https://doi.org/10.63811/n4bmt830