Indiatimes

Govt school teachers to undergo training in traditional knowledge systems

New Delhi: Govt school teachers in Delhi are set to undergo specialised training in India's traditional knowledge systems.The programme, scheduled to begin in Sept, will be conducted at two Indian ...
Ensia

Opinion: Why traditional knowledge — not external tech — is the key to truly sustainable agriculture

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Endangered knowledge and endangered plants: Threats to Indigenous medicinal traditions in Borneo

By Cassidy Beach In Borneo’s dense rainforest, some communities of Punan people still find their medicine among the trees.

Harnessing technology to integrate indigenous plant into a healthcare system

Explore the vital role of indigenous medicinal plants in South Africa's healthcare system and how technology can enhance ...
The Conversation

Patents based on traditional knowledge are often ‘biopiracy’. A new international treaty will finally combat this

Margaret Raven receives funding from Australian Research Council. She is affiliated with NSW Government as a member of an Indigenous Advisory Group and a grant to examine co-governance. Daniel ...
Mongabay

Indigenous traditional knowledge revival helps conserve great apes

Deforestation and hunting continue to put Africa’s great apes at risk. National parks and other top down strategies have met with limited success. Many conservationists are trying alternative ...