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Aug 25 2015

In the Abode of the Clouds: Biocultural Diversity of Meghalaya, India

By Akshara Sangiorgio

by Raynold Lyngdoh Nestled in the more secluded northeastern region of India are several unique tribal groups, each diverse and distinct in their own right. Every group faces immense challenges…

Aug 18 2015

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Marine Biodiversity & Cultural Diversity in the Coastal Communities of Trivandrum, Kerala, India

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by Lisba Yesudas & Johnson Jament Coastal community’s rendezvous with their destiny. Fishermen at Valiathura beach are getting ready for their daily fish catch, while other community members enjoy the evening…

Jul 09 2015

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Endangered Languages, Endangered Knowledge: Vanishing Voices of the Great Andamanese of India

By Coreen Boucher

Project Contributor: Anvita Abbi Project Website: www.andamanese.net Peje, an Andamanese, cutting bamboo for making bows Credit: Anvita Abbi The Andamanese represent the last survivors of the pre-Neolithic population of Southeast…

Jul 09 2015

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Indigenous Knowledge, Biodiversity Conservation, and Poverty Alleviation Among Ethnic Minorities in Yunnan, China

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Project Contributor: Xu Jianchu Within one hour, Tibetan villagers in northwest Yunnan collected more than 80 local species, which have been traditionally used for generations and are classified according to…

Jul 09 2015

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Culturally Rich Agroecosystems: Maintaining Traditional Beliefs for Food Security in Nepal

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Project Contributor: Laxmi Pant Nepalese “rice culture” has provided important options to address the needs of ecosystems and local communities together, particularly in areas that are diverse, complex, and resource-poor.…

Jul 09 2015

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Recording Traditional Knowledge of Biodiversity for the People’s Biodiversity Register of India

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Project Contributor: Yogesh Gokhale The majestic Poda Thurpu cattle, one of the indigenous cattle breeds of India. Photo: Chandrasekhar Nemani India is rich in biodiversity resources and the associated traditional knowledge…

Jul 09 2015

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Countering the Loss of Knowledge, Practices, and Species on Flores Island, Indonesia

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Project Contributor: Jeanine Pfeiffer with the Tado Community, the Waerebo Community and Elizabeth Gish Agustinus Angkol, a traditional Tado elder and herbarium researcher, showing one of the medicinal plants he…

Jul 09 2015

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Life with Crocodiles: Reintroducing Human-Wildlife Coexistence in the Philippines

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Project Contributor: Jan van der Ploeg Young Agta girl spearfishing in the Disulap River Philippine crocodile sanctuary in the municipality of San Mariano, Isabela Province, Luzon, Philipines. Credit: Jan van…

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In the Abode of the Clouds: Biocultural Diversity of Meghalaya, India

Marine Biodiversity & Cultural Diversity in the Coastal Communities of Trivandrum, Kerala, India

Endangered Languages, Endangered Knowledge: Vanishing Voices of the Great Andamanese of India

Indigenous Knowledge, Biodiversity Conservation, and Poverty Alleviation Among Ethnic Minorities in Yunnan, China

Culturally Rich Agroecosystems: Maintaining Traditional Beliefs for Food Security in Nepal

Recording Traditional Knowledge of Biodiversity for the People’s Biodiversity Register of India

Countering the Loss of Knowledge, Practices, and Species on Flores Island, Indonesia

Life with Crocodiles: Reintroducing Human-Wildlife Coexistence in the Philippines

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