Traditional Indigenous knowledge, also called traditional ecological knowledge or traditional knowledge, is compiled by tribes according to their distinct culture and generally is transmitted orally ...

In November, we joined more than 50,000 Indigenous and world leaders, diplomats, scholars and activists at the 30th United ...

If you liked this story, share it with other people. Knowledge of Caribbean ethnobotany has so far been limited and little comprehensive island- or region-wide inventories of Caribbean traditional ...

Madhav Gadgil, a noted ecologist known for his extensive work on the Western Ghats, passed away at the age of 83. His ...

Freshwater crayfish have inhabited New Zealand for millions of years. They have dark, hard, and mottled shells, allowing them to blend in with logs and mud as they seek cover from predators. At night ...

Climate change adaptation in the Pacific needs to be examined more carefully. While it is empirically established that those most impacted by climate change are those least responsible for causing it, ...

The Critically Endangered Antioquia Brushfinch (above) and an Antpitta (bird of Central/ South America) in the genus Grallaria, whose taxonomic affinities are under study, are two of the species that ...

The Haudenosaunee Forest Principles Project aims to identify community research and education priorities related to forest lands, develop forest curriculum for youth, and create a set of criteria and ...

Technology can be a powerful ally in conservation, but it’s not a silver bullet. Too often, tools like drones, GPS apps or satellite imagery are introduced as standalone solutions, disconnected from ...

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