India, Aug. 8 -- In Odisha's Malkangiri district, the indigenous crop Roselle, or Bhenda Dal, is helping tribal communities adapt to climate change.

Thriving on rainfed uplands with minimal inputs, it offers vital nutrition, income opportunities and resilience against erratic monsoons.

As traditional food plants vanish, Roselle shows why protecting indigenous crops and knowledge is crucial for climate-smart, diverse food systems.

Every year on August 9, the International Day of the World's Indigenous Peoples recognises the knowledge, cultures and traditions that Indigenous communities have preserved for generations. At a time when climate change threatens food systems across the world, many of these traditional practices are gaining re...