A comprehensive study was initiated to document the predictive accuracy of this indicator, through conversations and interviews with village members, observation and reviewing the older literature. The researchers found that the flowering of Nyctanthes arbor-tristis is a good indicator of weather lore for the prediction of both short-and long-range precipitation

This paper reviews efforts and strategies of Canada’s Northwest Territories, governments, industrial corporations, and other organizations to promote the meaningful consideration of traditional knowledge in environmental decision making.

This report documents different approaches to conservation of medicinal plants and traditional knowledge in Bolipara union of Thanchi upazila of Bandarban hill district.

This volume brings together prominent international scholars involved in both Western and indigenous social work across the globe - including James Midgley, Linda Briskman, Alean Al-Krenawi and John R. Graham - to discuss some of the most significant global trends and issues relating to indigenous and cross-cultural social work.

This paper analyzed the findings of an ethnoecological research on traditional ecological knowledge associated with bird hunting techniques.

This report summarises the results of a Indigenous Partnership, a scoping workshop that was organised in Peru to generate ideas of how the perspectives of indigenous peoples and local communities on agrobiodiversity and food sovereignty could be promoted at both national and international platforms.

The articles in this volume present details of the richness of the area, the diversity and the importance of the flora, fauna and aquatic life. Some of these articles should be eye-openers for those who are conscious of the threat to many of these species. This discourse is educative in recognizing that the Jarawa and their livelihoods are commensurable with high biological diversity and ecological balances.

Capturing the narratives of indigenes, this book presents a unique anthology on global Indigenous peoples' wisdoms and ways of knowing. Covering issues of religion, cultural self-determination, philosophy, spirituality, sacred sites, oppression, gender and the suppressed voices of women, the diverse global contexts across Africa, Asia, the Middle East, North and South America, and Oceania are highlighted.

The paper is based on an empirical investigation, describes the relevance of indigenous medicine and healthcare practices prevalent among the Bhotia tribe in Indian Central Himalaya, in terms of their contribution to physical well being of this tribal people.

The focus of the present study is to critically analyze Indian legal framework in relation to TK protection, access and benefit sharing mechanism. To examine existing gaps and limitations in the current legal systems and thereby suggesting new solutions to address the lacunas.