Integrating Digital Water Governance and Indigenous Maritime Wisdom for Sustainable Aquatic

Abstract

The convergence of digital water governance and indigenous maritime wisdom represents a transformative approach to sustainable aquatic resource management. This article explores how technological innovations in water monitoring, data analytics, and digital platforms can be harmoniously integrated with traditional ecological knowledge systems practiced by indigenous coastal communities. Digital water governance offers real-time monitoring capabilities, predictive analytics, and stakeholder engagement platforms, while indigenous maritime wisdom provides time-tested sustainable practices, holistic ecosystem understanding, and community-based management strategies. The integration of these seemingly disparate knowledge systems creates synergistic solutions that address contemporary water challenges while respecting cultural heritage and local autonomy. This conceptual framework demonstrates that combining modern technology with ancestral knowledge can enhance adaptive capacity, improve resource allocation, and promote equitable water governance. The article examines key principles, implementation strategies, and potential benefits of this integrated approach for achieving long-term aquatic sustainability.