A wide array of medicinal plants in India, primarily used by locals for health care, have found
wide acceptance and adoption globally (either directly or processed) due to distinct …

The biological knowledge and associated values and beliefs of Indigenous and other long‐
resident Peoples are often overlooked and underrepresented in governance, planning and …

The knowledge systems and practices of Indigenous Peoples and local communities play
critical roles in safeguarding the biological and cultural diversity of our planet. Globalization …

Several intergovernmental policy instruments, including the World Heritage Convention of
UNESCO and the Convention on Biological Diversity, have proposed to develop integrated …

Conserving sacred trees is of paramount importance for preserving biodiversity and
safeguarding biocultural heritage. However, evolving perceptions across generations raise …

Forest and wildlife resources are indispensable for the provision of ecosystem goods and
services; as well as spiritual and cultural values in rural areas. In most unprotected areas …

Religious and traditional beliefs, cultural mores, and practices play a crucial role in the
conservation of environment and biodiversity. The present paper describes a case study of …

This study combined qualitative and quantitative research to identify and describe the key
indigenous practices used to conserve/protect the sacred or “Holy” forest in Thathe Vondo …

Sacred groves retain pristine or secondary forest tracts with rich biodiversity protected for
centuries due to their sociocultural and religious values as well as indigenous belief …

Even though indigenous knowledge (IK) is considered as one of the most effective strategies
in response to climate change issues, this form is not being sufficiently integrated into the …