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Post-Pandemic, Translational Research, and Indigenous Communities
2021
Author(s): Haring RC, McNaughton L, Seneca DS, Henry WAE , Warne D
This paper discusses perspectives on the post-pandemic frameworks and policies toward translational science as an approach to advance health promotion for community-based interventions, dissemination, and sustainability.
Indigenous Knowledge about Time-Keeping: Astronomical Aspects of The Batak Calendar
2021
Author(s): Angerler J
This study is a field research report on an investigation into the subject of the indigenous knowledge of time -keeping, as it was of practical importance to the communal organization of agricultural activities in traditional Toba Batak society.
Traditional Uses of Multi-cob Bearing Murlimakai Primitive Maize Landrace from Sikkim State, India
2021
Author(s): Babua PK, Rai D
This study shows that Multi-cob baring murlimakai is used for various purposes such as mouthwatering delicious foods preparation such as popcorn, chapati, roti, chyakdung. Makkaiko chamal, makkaiko pitho, makkaiko laddu and makkaiko dalla.
Fishing Techniques and Gears Developed by Tribal Communities Around Bargi Reservoir in Madhya Pradesh, India
2021
Author(s): Rasal V, Dasgupta S,Yadre S, Shukla SP
Traditional knowledge (TK) plays a very important role in the lives of millions of people around the world. There is an immense need for documentation of traditional knowledge especially in countries rich in biodiversity, such as India. Bargi is one of the major dams constructed on the river Narmada in Madhya Pradesh. Local communities have used various fishing methods since time immemorial.
Herbal-Based Drugs for Dry Eye; Treatment and Adverse Reactions
2021
Author(s): Reyhani M, Aghamollaei H, Jadidi K, Barzegar A
This study shows that some herbal products have the potential to be used for the treatment of dry eye while the use of certain products can lead to this syndrome.
Knowledge and Adoption of Complex Agricultural Technologies: Evidence from an Extension Experiment
2021
Author(s): Hörner D, Bouguen A, Frölich M, Wollni M
Based on a randomized controlled trial, this study assesses the effects of ‘farmer-to-farmer’ extension and a video intervention on adoption of a complex technology package among 2,382 smallholders in Ethiopia.
Webinar series: how to protect and promote your culture- copyright
2021
Author(s): World Intellectual Property Organization (WIPO)
Webinar series: how to protect and promote your culture- copyright- February 16, 2022 - 1.00 PM - 2:30 PM CET
Indigenous Youth as Agents of Change :Actions of Indigenous Youth in Local Food Systems During Times of Adversity
2021
Author(s): Uffelen AV, Tanganelli E, Gerke A, Bottigliero F, Drieux E, Fernández-de-Larrinoa Y, Milbank C, Sheibani S, Strømsø I,Way M, Bernoux M
The following publication "Indigenous youth as agents of change - Actions of Indigenous youth in local food systems during times of adversity" highlights six initiatives from Indigenous youth in regions around the world who are leading innovative solutions and collaborations in the face of adversity brought about by climate change and exacerbated by the ongoing COVID-19 pandemic.
Webinar series: how to protect and promote your culture- patents
2021
Author(s): World Intellectual Property Organization (WIPO)
Webinar series: how to protect and promote your culture- patents- October 7, 2021 1:30 PM - 3.00 PM CEST
Following The Rhythm of Mother Earth Learning From Indigenous Peoples’ Food Systems and Their Respect for Nature
2021
Author(s): Food and Agriculture Organization of the United Nations
To obtain food according to each season, the Tikuna, Cocama and Yagua peoples combine different practices, such as fishing, hunting and chagras farming, an ancestral, diversified productive system in which annual and perennial species are cultivated and where trees are selectively cut and burned to replicate healthy forest succession.



