Weaving Kadazandusun Traditional Ecological Knowledge (TEK) and Western Science for Climate Adaptation in Tuaran District, Sabah

Grant Type:

Research Grant

Year:

2026

State(s):

Sabah

Project Leader:

Tan Su Lin

The project will study the traditional ecological knowledge of kadazandusun people, compare it with modern climate science, and develop a culturally apprapriate climate communication strategy.

This study bridges Kadazandusun Traditional Ecological Knowledge and climate science to support inclusive climate adaptation in Sabah. It aims to document and connect both knowledge systems, co-develop culturally grounded communication approaches, and enable more relevant, community-driven adaptation strategies.

Tan Su Lin

Monash University Malaysia

Tan Su Lin is a PhD candidate at Monash University Malaysia with a background in environmental journalism and climate communication. Beginning her career in broadcast journalism in 2007, she later worked with WWF-Malaysia in Sabah, where she was involved in conservation and community-based initiatives. In 2020, she co-founded the Science Media Centre Malaysia, strengthening evidence-based reporting on science and climate. Her work focuses on bridging scientific knowledge with community perspectives, particularly in integrating Traditional Ecological Knowledge with climate science through culturally grounded approaches.