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Sources and Methods in Indigenous Studies

2016

Author(s): Andersen C, O'Brien J M

The book is a synthesis of changes and innovations in methodologies in Indigenous Studies, focusing on sources over a broad chronological and geographical range. It offers insight into the methodological approaches contributors take to research, and how these methods have developed in recent years.

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Reports
Climate Change and Biocultural Adaptation in Mountain Communities

2016

Author(s): Swiderska K, Malmer P

This report provides a record of recent climatic changes experienced by 21 indigenous mountain communities in 10 countries, and of the solutions they have developed based on traditional knowledge and experimentation.

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Research Papers/Articles
Intellectual Property and Traditional Medical Knowledge

2016

Author(s): World Intellectual Property Organization (WIPO)

This brief focuses on IP protection of traditional medical knowledge and does not deal specifically with associated genetic resources.

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Reports
Protected planet report 2016: how protected areas contribute to achieving global targets for biodiversity

2016

Author(s): Bhola N, Juffe-Bignoli D, Burgess N, Sandwith T, Kingston N

The Protected Planet Report 2016 assesses how protected areas contribute to achieving the Aichi Biodiversity Targets and relevant targets of the Sustainable Development Goals, and highlights current research and case studies as examples of the role protected areas play in conserving biodiversity and cultural heritage.

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Research Papers/Articles
Spinnability of Cotton/Milkweed Blends on Ring, Compact and Rotor Spinning Systems

2016

Author(s): Karthik T, Murugan R

The physical characteristics of cotton/milkweed yarns spun on ring, compact and rotor spinning systems in relation to blend proportion and chemical treatment of milkweed fibres have been studied.

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This guide provides a framework that is intended to stimulate discussion of these issues among policy- makers within a country. It presumes that the aim of inclusive education is to eliminate social exclusion that is a consequence of attitudes and responses to diversity in race, social class, ethnicity, religion, gender and ability

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Research Papers/Articles
Traditional Knowledge Systems in India for Biodiversity Conservation

2016

Author(s): Jasmine B, Singh Y, Onial M, Mathur VB

This paper entails information related to various initiatives, programs, plans and India’s progress towards Aichi Biodiversity Target 18 of the Strategic Plan of Biodiversity 2020 and discusses meaningful integration of TK of indigenous and local communities into Biodiversity Conservation.

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Opinions/Videos
Building Resilient Livelihood: Stories from Chittagong Hill Tracts

2016

Author(s): Food and Agriculture Organization of the United Nations

The video documented the success stories of direct beneficiaries under the project. The documentary shows the diversifying lifestyle of the beneficiaries with the provision of inputs and trainings as a direct positive impact of the project. By learning better techniques of poultry rearing and fruits and vegetable production, the project beneficiaries are now able to pave a better future for their next generation.

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Integrating ideas from the fields of systems science and knowledge science, the book shows how to create and justify various pieces of knowledge systemically. Written by one of the foremost experts in this area, the book presents approaches for the systemic integration of knowledge, which can help solve complex problems today and in the future.

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Research Papers/Articles
Effect of Climate Change in Meghalaya as Perceived by the Scientists of Krishi Vigyan Kendra, Meghalaya, India

2016

Author(s): Maisnam G, Nongtdu D, Rangad L

This study was conducted to assess the adverse effect of climate change as perceived by the scientists of Krishi Vigyan Kendra, Meghalaya.