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The traditional ecological knowledge conundrum
Traditional ecological knowledge (TEK) is gaining prominence among ecologists because it can help inform ecosystem management. Yet, sometimes TEK is maintained not because of positive values about the environment, but because of poverty and a lack of options. We discuss this conundrum and present hypotheses for future research.
Tibor Hartel +2 more
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Traditional Knowledge (TK) as the name suggests refers to the long-standing traditions and various practices of the indigenous communities. Traditional knowledge embodies culture and the knowledge of the community which is passed (mostly orally) from one generation to another.
Shambhavi Shivani +2 more
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In any functional and dynamic society there is a continuous review of the existing knowledge, practices andtechnologies in varied areas. Knowledge from multiple sources including tradition, modernity and innovation and adaptationof both of these take ...
Balasubramanian, A V; Centre for Indian Knowledge Systems, B3, Rajalakshmi Complex, 2nd Floor, No: 18, Chamiers Road, Nandanam, Chennai 600 035, Tamil Nadu, India
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Tracking Change: Local and Traditional Knowledge in Watershed Governance
The Parties wish to collaborate on a research project entitled: ‘TRACKING CHANGE – THE ROLE OF LOCAL AND TRADITIONAL KNOWLEDGE IN WATERSHED GOVERNANCE’ (the “Research Project”) under the direction of Brenda Parlee (the “Project Director” or “PD”)
Parlee, Brenda; Traditional Knowledge and Strengthening Partnerships Committee of the Mackenzie River Basin Board
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Traditional uses of wild plants in Mardin central district and attached villages (Turkey)
This research reveals traditional uses of wild plants found in Artuklu district in Mardin Province in the Southeastern Anatolia Region of Turkey. This study, conducted between 2017 and 2019, gathered information on the medicinal and other uses of plant ...
Kılıç, Murat +2 more
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Intellectual property rights systems and the assemblage of local knowledge systems. [PDF]
The mounting loss of the traditional knowledge of indigenous peoples presents environmental as well as ethical issues. Fundamental among these is the sustainability of indigenous societies and their ecosystems.
Martin, G +8 more
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Reinterpreting Change in Traditional Ecological Knowledge [PDF]
Much of the previous research on Traditional Ecological Knowledge (herefater TEK) has centred in 1) documenting fading knowledge (eg. Ferguson and Messier 1997; Pieroni et al. 2004), 2) understanding the parallel decrease of biological and cultural diversity (Maffi 2005; Harmon and Loh 2010), and 3) assessing the processes and drivers of change that ...
Erik Gómez-Baggethun +1 more
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Protecting Traditional Knowledge Digitally: a Case Study of TKDL [PDF]
Traditional knowledge on biodiversity from India has been particularly vulnerable to patent claims and the Indian government and NGOs have made several biopiracy claims in recent years.
Hirwade, Mangala
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Recognising the value of Traditional Knowledge [PDF]
When I visited your beautiful country of Iran in 2018, one highlight for me was meeting two of your scholars who were both involved in CENESTA – the late Ghanimat Azhdari and her mentor, the late Taghi Farvar.
Kelly, Dana
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Embryo‐like structures (stembryos) are an innovative tool, but they are hindered by experimental variability and limited developmental potential. DNA methylation is crucial for mammalian development, but its status in stembryo models is poorly characterized.
Sara Canil +4 more
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