Organic agriculture follows the principles and logic of a living organism, in which all elements (soil, plant, farm animals, insects, the farmer and local conditions) are closely linked to each other. Organic agriculture shares many techniques used by other sustainable agricultural approaches (e.g. intercropping, crop rotation, mulching, integration of crops and livestock).

The objectives of this study which are in tandem with those specified by the National Biodversity Authority are to develop and maintain an inventory of known biological resources, and to document the traditional knowledge associated with biodiversity in SĂĽkhai.

This guide aims to help indigenous peoples and local communities better understand the intellectual property system and make informed decisions about when and how to use intellectual property tools to protect and promote their traditional knowledge and traditional cultural expressions.

This study shows that “Inclusive” does include children with disabilities such as children who have difficulties in seeing or hearing, who cannot walk, or who are slower to learn. HOWEVER, “inclusive” also means including ALL children who are left out or excluded from school.

The present study revealed that 91 species of wild edible plants belonging to 79 genera and 45 families including 2 fern species are consumed by the inhabitants of Marat Longri Wildlife Sanctuary, Assam, India.

The study illustrates different ways in which communities are finding more sustainable ways to produce and consume food with benefits for all. The methods vary, but the outcomes are the same: control of the food system is being taken back by small-scale, sustainable farms and food enterprises from large-scale industrial businesses that dominate the market today putting profit ahead of wellbeing for people and planet.

Heliyon considers research from all areas of the physical, applied, life, social and medical sciences. The journal publish manuscripts reporting scientifically accurate and valuable research, which adheres to accepted ethical and scientific publishing standards.

This offers practical guidance for IFAD staff, consultants and in-country partners for seeking FPIC in the design and implementation of IFAD-funded projects and programmes in compliance with IFAD policies and procedures.

This paper explores the opportunities and challenges associated with the use of geographical indications (GIs) to promote biocultural products in the market. Biocultural products are produced using traditional knowledge (TK). They are typically unique to a geographical area and are derived from the particular biological resources, traditional knowledge and cultural values and practices associated with the landscape – which make up the `biocultural heritage’ of indigenous peoples and local communities.

The rights of indigenous peoples enshrined in the UN Declaration reflect existing rights affirmed in international human rights law, now placed in the context of indigenous peoples’ realities. Parliamentarians have an important role to play in ensuring the implementation of international human rights, including the UN Declaration and related legal and constitutional norms.