Women-Led Wildfire Disaster Adaptations within and from Indigenous Knowledge Perspectives

Abstract This study examines Indigenous women–led wildfire disaster adaptations through traditional environmental knowledge and community-led strategies. Centering Indigenous traditional story sharing, intergenerational learning, and land stewardship, Indigenous women serve as key leaders in wildfire prevention and forest management. The research highlights the role of Indigenous fire governance in sustainable land management and the critical intersection between traditional knowledge and Western scientific tools in Chang Mai, Thailand. Using decolonial methodologies, the study highlights the necessity of Indigenous women leadership in climate-resilience efforts. Findings reveal that Indigenous women’s practices contribute significantly to biodiversity conservation, climate adaptation, and community-led disaster response. The study calls for stronger academic engagement with Indigenous knowledge and policy reforms that center Indigenous women’s expertise into global forest fire governance. The research provides a foundation for future transdisciplinary collaborations, advocating for Indigenous women’s leadership in sustainable wildfire management.