The latest issue of The Highlander Journal (Vol. 3, Issue 2) marks a significant milestone in its evolution, being the first to fully integrate Zenodo DOIs for each article—an initiative that will be standard practice moving forward. This edition delves into the intersection of environmental humanities and indigenous knowledge, with a strong emphasis on insights from the ongoing Ekologos project, a transnational initiative led by UiT The Arctic University of Norway in collaboration with partners across the Arctic, Amazon, Himalayas, and South Asia. A highlight of this issue is Luiz Marques’ critical analysis of ecological tipping points in the Amazon, while Antonio Guerreiro explores the environmental threats to indigenous communities along the Xingu River. The Highland Gathering and Ekologos Winter School receive special attention through contributions that examine indigenous pedagogies, climate-adapted cuisines in Nagaland, and collaborative methods for envisioning climate futures. Additional pieces explore the application of indigenous knowledge in India’s National Action Plan on Climate Change, artistic methodologies in environmental research, and digital tools for knowledge exchange. This issue also includes striking photo essays capturing themes of environmental and cultural interconnectedness, as well as research from the Highland Institute addressing conservation, climate impacts, and emerging cultural trends in the Naga region. The Highlander Journal continues to bridge academic discourse with lived experience, reinforcing the importance of interdisciplinary and community-engaged scholarship.
Issue cover: Photo of Kalapalo men preparing themselves for the hagaka, a dart-throwing ritual in which cross-cousins from different peoples compete while rendering homage to a deceased chief or renowned archer (Photo by Antonio Guerreiro, 2007)