The project examined the extent to which the legal framework of 24 selected African countries impacts on and protects the rights of indigenous peoples.

This paper seeks to establish that indigenous peoples are a dynamic element of modern and centuries-old movements of peoples, raising questions for policymakers, indigenous activists and researchers alike.

This study is intended to be the first step of a longer, multi-staged process. The ultimate intention is to propose further work at both national and international levels to fill in the gaps in knowledge and develop sound policy recommendations.

This study is about the Documentation of tribal knowledge on wild edible plants of Meghalaya which brought to light a number of wild plant species used as edibles. The paper enumerates and discusses various aspects of the wild plants used by Khasi, Jaintia and Garo tribes of Meghalaya.

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.

This paper elucidates the indigenous traditional knowledge of wild plants usage by Khasi people (ethnic group) of Nongkhyllem Reserve Forest, Nongpoh, Meghalaya, India.

The study conducted revealed the Ethnobotanical study on wild edible fruits, spices and aquatic plants traditionally used by the Garo tribe of Meghalaya

The study was conducted in two districts viz. East Khasi Hills and Ri-Bhoi districts taking two villages from each district on Indigenous Technical Knowledge (ITK) in the field of animal husbandry and veterinary.

This review paper highlights some of the works done on sacred groves with special emphasis on the sacred groves of Meghalaya in North-east India

Ethnomedically survey on plants was conducted during the year 2014-2016. The findings of the present study indicates that a total of 39 medicinal plants belonging to 38 genera and 29 families were recorded which includes botanical name of the plant, prevalent local name, uses, formulations and also mode of administration.