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.

This report documents different approaches to conservation of medicinal plants and traditional knowledge in Bolipara union of Thanchi upazila of Bandarban hill district.

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.

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 compendium solely focused on traditional construction material, technologies and skills in different climatic zones. This initiative spreads across 11 states including a deep dive assessment of technologies available in Odisha and West Bengal the states which are most vulnerable to extreme weather events.

This report highlights some of the innovative and effective strategies, policies and practices currently in force to improve the living conditions of indigenous peoples in cities and to contribute to a better understanding of urban indigenous peoples.

The purpose of the Report is to provide information to WIPO Member States, holders of TK, including indigenous peoples, the private sector, intergovernmental and non-governmental organizations, academic and research institutions and other interested parties, on the IP needs and expectations of TK holders expressed to WIPO during the FFMs.

The report provides a series of snapshots of UNIPP activity and achievements, grouped by strategic area of activity. While far from comprehensive, they illustrate the breadth of initiatives and partnerships with which UNIPP is involved, and the concrete steps it has already taken to ensure indigenous peoples benefit from their due rights.