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Traditional Medicinal Practices of Rajasthan
2007
Author(s): Sharma LK, Kumar A
During the course of investigation it has been observed that a particular plant is sometimes prescribed for different ailments in different localities and some Vaidyas (Ayurvedic physicians) apply a mixture of plants for remedy of diseases.
Traditional Alcoholic Beverages from Ayurveda and their Role on Human Health
2007
Author(s): Sekar S
The objective of this work was to compile and analyze such information obtained from traditional literature in order to document the impact of these beverages on human health.
Traditional Handicrafts and Handloom of Kullu District, Himachal Pradesh
2008
Author(s): Sharma N, Kanwar P , Rekha A
The various handloom and handicraft items of the Kullu district include shawls, caps, borders, pattoo, muffler, patti, thobi, numdha, gudma, hand knit woolens, kilta, patari, etc. which have been described in detail in the paper.
Plants Used in Traditional Handicrafts in Several Balkan Countries
2008
Author(s): Dogan Y, Nedelcheva AM, Petković DO , Padure IM
The aim of the study is to show some of the most common and popular plants used as raw in some traditional handicrafts in Balkan countries, in relation to the natural plant resources and national traditions.
The paper discusses the variety of the variety of the clay components, shaping and firing techniques used to create variety of forms.
Socio-Cultural and Ethnobotanical Value of a Sacred Forest, Thal Ke Dhar, Central Himalaya
2005
Author(s): Singh NC
The present study deals with the traditional beliefs and social institutions surrounding the sacred forest- Thai Ke Dhar and makes an attempt to bring out the inherent environmental principles behind the conservation practices.
Climate Change and Arctic Sustainable Development: Scientific, Social, Cultural and Educational Challenges.
2009
Author(s): United Nations Educational, Scientific and Cultural Organization
The book seeks  to  stimulate  debate  on  how  to  ensure  a sustained,  comprehensive,  interdisciplinary  and  multi-actor  approach  to  monitoring, managing and responding to change in the Arctic.
Ensuring Alternative Livelihoods to Traditional Hunting Communities by Supporting Conservation of Small Forest Patches Through Ecotourism
2021
Author(s): Sharma A
Pardhis are a community of traditional hunters, who live a nomadic life, and hunt predominantly for meat. They also help farmers against crop raid by wild herbivores, cull man-eaters on behalf of communities and governments, and in the past helped royalty on hunting expeditions.
Action Plan for Mainstreaming Biodiversity across Agricultural Sectors in Eastern Europe and Central Asia 2022–2023
2023
Author(s): Food and Agriculture Organization of the United Nations FAO
This report deals in managing the natural resources sustainably and preserving biodiversity in a changing climate to developed the Regional Action plan for biodiversity mainstreaming across agricultural sectors and also aims at addressing the priority regional challenges.
Comprehensive Analysis of the Disaster Risk Reduction System for the Agriculture Sector in the Republic of Moldova
2023
Author(s): Food and Agriculture Organization of the United Nations FAO
This report concludes by providing recommendations for capacity building interventions to strengthen the current system to reduce the adverse impacts of natural hazards, in particular, floods, landslides and droughts, and climate change on agriculture in the Republic of Moldova.