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Study highlights the crucial role of local and Indigenous knowledge in climate adaptation strategies

In a meta-review of 39 scholarly works, Cydney Seigerman and colleagues have delved into locally led climate change adaptation strategies, emphasizing the pivotal role of local knowledge and Indigenous knowledge in addressing water-induced disasters.

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Collaborative research reveals how radiocarbon dating can rewrite history in the American Southeast

Stemming from the collaboration between faculty, researchers, and current and former graduate students at the Department of Anthropology, a newly published article sheds light on the importance of radiocarbon dating in the American Southeast, emphasizing its role in refining regional chrono

Quixeramobim Reservoir's spillway

Cydney Seigerman and colleagues publish research on extreme climate events in Brazil

PhD Candidate Cydney Seigerman and colleagues published an article on extreme rainfall events after a decade of prolonged drought impacts in the region of Sertão Central, Ceará, Northeast Brazil.

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AnthroDay 2024!

In celebrating World Anthropology Day, the University of Georgia Department of Anthropology gathered to share a diverse lineup of presentations, interactive exhibits, and engaging discussions.

At dusk, a group of villagers joyously singing songs under a Peepal (Ficus religiosa) tree. Credit: Amit Kaushik

PhD student Amit Kaushik publishes blog: "Tigers, Animality, and Dignity: A Journey Through the Central Indian Landscape"

PhD student Amit Kaushik recently published a blog with Engagement, a blog published by the Anthropology & Environment Society, American Anthropological Association.