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Assessing the State of Traditional Knowledge at National Level

2021

Author(s): Mistry J, Jafferally D, Xavier R, Albert G, Robertson B, Benjamin R, Mendonca S, Ingwall-King L

The study presents the status of traditional knowledge in Guyana at the national level. It adopts indicators to assess the perception of the status of traditional knowledge through participatory video used by Indigenous people to reflect and provide solutions. The study aims to inform decision-making through collective narratives by Indigenous peoples.

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Indigenous knowledge and values: key for nature conservation

2021

Author(s): Swiderska K, Argumedo A, Song Y, Rastogi A, Gurung N, Wekesa, C, Li G

This research shows that, across different Indigenous cultures, TK enshrines core values of balance, reciprocity and solidarity with nature and in society that provide flexible principles for sustainable and equitable development. These can be strengthened as the basis for community owned, equitable and self-sustaining conservation and development initiatives, such as biocultural heritage territories.

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The study attempted to better understand Gadaa system by reviewing related research at antecedent, present and future levels. The author also discussed the further challenges and new approach needed.

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This case study in India focused on the Lingsey and Lingseykha communities in Kalimpong District, northern West Bengal, to build on previous action research conducted through the Smallholder Innovation for Resilience project. It recommends ensuring local biodiversity management committees include Indigenous representatives to allow them to establish rules for collective resource management, building on their customary laws and values.

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Training Materials
The Canoe Is the People: Indigenous Navigation in the Pacific

2021

Author(s): United Nations Educational, Scientific and Cultural Organization

AVK is a key tool for helping younger people prepare for a new future. AVK contributes to cultural resilience, education, livelihoods, heritage management and resilience for Small Island Developing States (SIDS). The ocean is changing rapidly with climate impacts and loss of biodiversity pose major threats to the Pacific SIDS.

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Medicinal Plants Used For Women's Healthcare in Al-Madinah Al-Munawarah, Saudi Arabia

2021

Author(s): Abdelhalim A , Saleem N

This study aims to document and collect information on herbal remedies used by traditional healers for women's healthcare in Al-Madinah Al-Munawarah. It also indicates that a wide range of remedies are used by women for the treatment of several complications and problems associated with women's health issues.

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The study aims to  document the indigenous medical knowledge and practice of among Sundanese community. An exploratory study was conducted on the indigenous medical knowledge of Sundanese community living in Pangalengan, West Java. Most of the medicinal plants reported by key informants and used by the respondents in the research area are already publicly acknowledged for their medicinal properties and also reported in other research settings.

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Research Papers/Articles
Documenting the Agriculture Based Indigenous Traditional Knowledge in Manipur State of North Eastern India.

2021

Author(s): Ansaria M A, Sharmaa S K, Roya S S, Ramakrishnab Y, Dattc S, Ningombama A, AjitSinghb N A, Luiramb S, Prakasha N.

The paper is based on documentation of various Traditional Knowledge practice by the people in the State of Manipur, India. This work will serve as a way of preservation and conservation of Traditional Knowledge

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A Study of Knowledge and Traditional Wisdom of Makhana Cultivation in Bihar

2021

Author(s): Kumara A, Singha A K, Kumara B, Kumarib S.

This paper attempt to understand the traditional wisdom of makhana production practices with special reference to its post harvest management. The results indicated that makhana production practices are primarily governed with the traditional knowledge system which the growers obtained through their forefathers.

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Indigenous Approaches for Pest Management in Vegetables with Special Reference to Coriander in Southern Rajasthan, India.

2021

Author(s): Meenaa N K, Meenaa R S, Kanojiab Y, Roatc B L, Dangid N L.

The study was conducted in few communities and tribes of Southern Rajasthan, India where some farmers are still practicing indigenous methods for controlling pests on vegetables. It was found that these practices were easy in preparation, cost-effective, eco-friendly and widely acceptable by the community in region need to be documented for future reference.