This document presents the results of a series of initiatives implemented by IPs’ organizations, development agencies, FAO and the UNPFII to position Communication for Development as a key element in achieving social change and guaranteeing IPs the opportunity to benefit from their rights.

he survey was conducted to ascertain the plants locally used in Northeastern Nigeria to treat malaria amongst the three major ethnic groups. The study showed that the plants commonly used include Azadirachta indica, Magnifera indica, Psidium guajava, Carica papaya, Musa sapientum, Citrus limon and Cymbopogen citratus.

This ethno-medico-botanical studies have been carried out in different tribal pockets of Raigarh district of Chhatisgharh State.

This report highlights some of the innovative and effective strategies, policies and practices currently in force to improve the living conditions of indigenous peoples in cities and to contribute to a better understanding of urban indigenous peoples.

The paper highlights information about various species of deer, its farming, antler preparation, antler composition, its traditional uses and scientific substantiation to it, dose and its future scope.

This study discuss about some ethno-biological observations that have been made amongst the aboriginals of the South India for their traditional method of treatment using animals and their products.

This study was conducted in Malwa region of Punjab state of India to identify the traditional practices and to know the scientific basis of these practices, if any.

The present study deals with 44 plant species belonging to 24 families; they have been utilized as herbal medicines for curing asthma by several ethnic communities of Thoubal district of Manipur in North East India.

The paper aims to investigate factors responsible for the resilience and long term survival of short, local food supply networks formed in mountain areas characterised by low population density, remote location and underdeveloped infrastructure.

The contribution of indigenous and local communities to sustainable development is not limited to their role as natural resource managers. Local knowledge is increasingly being used to produce marketable commodities and as the basis for eco and cultural tourism. These communities have realized that their unique biological and cultural diversity is a marketable product in the modern world, and a sound basis for community entrepreneurialism.