IJDRR publishes fundamental and applied research, critical reviews, policy papers and case studies with a particular focus on multi-disciplinary research that aims to reduce the impact of natural, technological, social and intentional disasters

Available natural resources such as land, forests and water have continuously been degrading globally. There picture at regional level too is dim. Yet indigenous farming practices including, crop, seed production and management had always motivated the agriculturists to develop an improved agriculturally fit technology.

In this video Dr Shiva Vandana a renown philosopher, environment activist, eco feminist and author shares her experience in the practice and paradigms of agriculture and food, intellectual property rights, biodiversity, biotechnology, bioethics, genetic engineering etc.

This study is based on the examination of folk knowledge and animal health practices which gives us a better understanding of human interactions with their local environment and aids in formulating appropriate strategies for natural resource conservation.

The study underpins the imperative of the market to keep track of TK, from start to end. Treating it as raw material, law and policy approach TK through access rules with a view to guarantee its assured supply for manufacturers of TK-based products and services.

The scope of the present study is to examine whether the traditional health care system and treatment depend on nature and environment and how the health status particularly in tribal societies connected with forest. It has also been examined how western health care system is affecting the traditional health care system.

The objectives of the study were to document the yarns, looms, colors, motifs and costumes worn for different occasions. Data was gathered through personal interviews coupled with observation method from purposive selected samples and photographs were taken to support the study.

This conference proceedings from the OECD Conference on Agricultural Knowledge Systems (AKS), held in Paris, on 15-17 June 2011, discusses a large range of experiences and approaches to AKS explores how to foster development and adoption of innovation to meet global food security and climate change challenges. The conference considered developments in institutional frameworks, public and private roles and partnerships, regulatory frameworks conducive to innovation, the adoption of innovations and technology transfers, and the responsiveness of AKS to broader policy objectives.

The objectives of this study is to identify the important tree species having traditional uses in the kandi belt of Jammu region and document the traditional practices involving different tree species by the farmers of kandi belt of Jammu region in the sustainable development.

The Policy Guidance to UNEP aims to better understand and build on Indigenous Peoples' rights and knowledge, ensuring their active and continuous engagement as environmental policy partners based on recommendations from the UNPFII and the UNDRIP, with regular reviews every four years.