KnE Social Sciences

Published date: Oct 31 2025

Journal Title: KnE Social Sciences

Issue title: The 8th Legal International Conference and Studies (LICS 2025): Corporate Responsibility and Environmental Law Through Economic & Business Management Practices

Pages: 371 - 388

DOI: 10.18502/kss.v10i27.20075

Agung Hadi Wijanarkoagung0529@yahoo.co.idDoctoral of Law Program, Universitas Islam Sultan Agung (UNISSULA), Semarang

Traditional Ecological Knowledge (TEK) and customary rights are crucial elements in sustainable natural resource management, especially amidst the dynamics of global climate change. This study uses bibliometric methods to map scientific developments and legal frameworks governing the protection of customary rights and the use of TEK in the context of the environment and climate change. Data were collected from leading academic databases from 2000 to 2024 and analyzed using bibliometric software to identify publication trends, researcher collaborations, and dominant keywords. The results show a significant increase in international publications and collaborations, primarily focusing on integrating local wisdom in climate change adaptation and mitigation policies and strengthening the legal framework for customary rights. This study confirms that recognizing and protecting customary rights in environmental policies are critical for sustainability and social justice. The main contribution of this study is the presentation of a comprehensive picture of the scientific and legal landscape that can form the basis for developing climate adaptation policies based on customary rights.

Keywords: bibliometrics, customary, ecological, knowledge, traditional

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