First food: business of taste
Good Food is First Food. It is not junk food. It is the food that connects nature and nutrition with livelihoods. This food is good for our health; it comes from the rich biodiversity of our regions; it
Traditional Knowledge
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Local perceptions and adaptation of indigenous communities to climate change: Evidences from High Mountain Pangi valley of Indian Himalayas
<p>The present study was undertaken with aim to understand the perceptions of indigenous communities about climate change pattern and its local impacts on climate variables, seasons, agriculture, biodiversity
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Greenhouse gas emissions and water footprints of typical dietary patterns in India
<p>Agriculture is a major contributor to India's environmental footprint, particularly through greenhouse gas (GHG) emissions from livestock and fresh water used for irrigation.<a href="http://www.indiaenvironmentportal.org.in/files/file/dietary_patterns_greenhouse_gases.pdf"
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Globally Important Agricultural Heritage Systems (GIAHS): combining agricultural biodiversity, resilient ecosystems, traditional farming practices and cultural identity
For centuries, farmers, herders, fishers and foresters have developed diverse and locally adapted agricultural systems managed with time tested, ingenious techniques. These practices have resulted in a
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Plants and culture: Plant utilization among the local communities in Kabayan, Benguet Province, Philippines
<p>The Cordillera region occupies a mountainous and forested area in the northern most part of the Philippines. With a favorable temperate climatic regime, the region is endowed with a rich and diverse
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Clinical relevance and application of traditional complementary and alternative medicine for the management of diabetes and hypertension on the African continent, 2000-2017: A narrative review
<p>Evidence based Traditional complementary and alternative medicine (TCAM) in the management of diabetes and hypertension is essential for its general acceptance in the scientific community.The aim of
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Indigenous agroforestry practices by Orang Asli in peninsular Malaysia: Management, sustainability and contribution to household economy
<p>The Orang Asli communities in Malaysia have been practicing indigenous agroforestry for generations, but little is known about the specifics of their practices. This study examined the indigenous management
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Smallholder farming systems in the Indian Himalayas: key trends and innovations for resilience
Traditional farmers in the Central and Eastern Indian Himalayas have observed significant climatic changes in recent years, reducing agricultural productivity. They have responded by innovating to increase
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Adaptation in human settlements: key findings and way forward
<p>Adapting to climate change in human settlements is critical to ensuring that human development is not jeopardized and that the world’s growing population has the opportunity to thrive where they
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Diversity of wild edible minor fruits used by the ethnic communities of Tripura, India
<p>The present study deals with the identification, documentation and exploration of wild edible fruits consumed by different indigenous inhabitants in four districts of Tripura, viz. Khowai (forest of
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Judgement of the Supreme Court of India regarding the question of granting registration to practice medicines to the ‘Paramparya Vaidyas’ of Kerala, 13/04/2018
<p>Judgement of the Supreme Court of India in the matter of Kerala Ayurveda Paramparya Vaidya Forum Vs State of Kerala & Others dated 13/04/2018 regarding the question of granting registration to practice