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Ethno-medico Botanical Study of Indigenous Knowledge on Medicinal Plants Used For The Treatment of Reproductive Problems in Nalbari District, Assam, India.
2018
Author(s): Adhikari PP, Talukdar S, Borah A.
This documentation research work aims to explore the biological and pharmacological properties of the local name of the medicinal plants used by both male and female from indigenous knowledge for the treatment of reproductive ailments and also for confirmation and to address the class of secondary metabolites present therein.
Problems of Defining and Validating Traditional Knowledge: A Historical Approach
2015
Author(s): Matsui K
The study discusses how traditional knowledge can be validated among parties with different interests so that traditional knowledge research and policy can be more effectively implemented in policy-making arenas.
Indigenous Technical Knowledge on the Medicinal Uses of Natural Resins and Gums in India
2023
Author(s): Thombare N, Kumari U, Sakare P, Chowdhury AR, Lohot VD, Prasad N
This review discusses the medicinal benefits of important natural resins and gums to highlight their potential and popularity as a medicine.
The Resilience of Traditional Knowledge Systems for a Sustainable Future: A Focus on Agriculture and Food Practices in the Himalayas
2024
Author(s): Borthakur A, Singh P
This book advocates for a holistic approach to addressing both current and future global environmental challenges. It serves as a timely call to action for researchers, policymakers, and practitioners alike.
Indigenous Knowledge and Perception of Local People towards Biodiversity Conservation in Rajouri District of Jammu and Kashmir, India
2023
Author(s): Ridwan Q, Wani ZA, Hanief M, Pant S, Shah AA, Siddiqui S, Alamri S
The present study was carried out in the Rajouri district of Jammu and Kashmir to document the traditional knowledge of plant usage and local perception towards biodiversity conservation.
Effects of Land Use Changes on Ecosystem Service Value in Xiangjiang River Basin, China
2022
Author(s): Zhou Z, Quan B, Deng Z
The study use the component analysis and Intensity Analysis methods to systematically analyze the land use landscape changes at multiple levels.
Global Biodiversity Outlook 5
2020
Author(s): Secretariat of the Convention on Biological Diversity
The fifth edition of Global Biodiversity Outlook (GBO-5) is a final report card on progress against the 20 global biodiversity targets agreed in 2010 with a 2020 deadline, and offers lessons learned and best practices for getting on track. Towards a landmark new global post-2020 biodiversity framework: GBO-5 synthesizes scientific basis for urgent action.
The River Itself Warns Us: Local Knowledge of Flood Forecasting in the Gandaki River Basin, West Champaran, India
2016
Author(s): Acharya A, Poddar P, Acharya A
The present study attempts to document various, sophisticated methods deployed by local communities to forecast floods and heavy rainfall in the Gandaki River basin. It makes a point that strengthening such local knowledge systems will effectively counterbalance the pitfalls of centralized and mechanized early flood warning systems as much as ensure their recognition and continuation.
The Power of Local Action Lessons from 10 Years of the Equator Prize
2012
Author(s): Mock G, Corcoran J, Hughes O
This book presents the results of this analysis. Its objective is to distill key lessons on successful community-based action in environment and development. The book limits itself to a treatment of twelve key lessons with the greatest relevance for understanding and catalyzing effective ecosystem-based action at the local level.
Approaches to Conservation of Medicinal Plants and Traditional Knowledge: A Focus on the Chittagong Hill Tracts
2010
Author(s): Motaleb MA
This report documents different approaches to conservation of medicinal plants and traditional knowledge in Bolipara union of Thanchi upazila of Bandarban hill district.