• In emphasizing the study of adaptive processes, which argues that social organization itself is an ecological adaptational response by a group to its local environment, human-nature relations and the practical techniques on which these relationships and culture depended, the field of TEK could analyze a broad range of questions related to cultural ecology and ecological anthropology. (wikipedia.org)
  • T he world is passing through a period of rapidly escalating demand on water, whose availability is limited by the ecological processes of the global hydrological cycle. (epw.in)
  • Third, ecological processes themselves are affected by space as the interactions between organisms are, to a high degree, limited by distance. (jyu.fi)
  • Explicit consideration of space as an important underlying force affecting ecological processes and patterns does not only provide new theoretical and empirical knowledge but offers tools for conservation planning that targets for the long-term persistence of biodiversity. (jyu.fi)
  • Rangeland researchers are increasingly interested in understanding working rangelands as integrated social-ecological systems and in investigating the contexts of human decision-making processes that support system resilience. (indiana.edu)
  • These literatures connect them to their ancestral knowledge and highlight species, places, and processes of importance. (bioone.org)
  • The Mission of the Karuk Department of Natural Resources is to protect, enhance and restore the cultural/natural resources and ecological processes upon which Karuk people depend. (karuk.us)
  • Natural Resources staff ensure that the integrity of natural ecosystem processes and traditional values are incorporated into resource management strategies. (karuk.us)
  • This guide also supports the province's Climate Change Action Plan by outlining how environmental assessment processes and studies can incorporate climate change impacts considerations. (ontario.ca)
  • Overall, ecological and social issues play a minor role in the analyzed conventional start-ups' founding processes, and if, they mostly contribute to areas that are easy to implement. (maastrichtuniversitypress.nl)
  • The rise of traditional ecological knowledge at this time led to international recognition of its potential applications in resource management practices and sustainable development. (wikipedia.org)
  • We analyzed the resulting transcripts by identifying contradictions between women's material practices and traditional discourses in the ranching livelihood that illustrated women's efforts to maintain both a way of life and a living during social and ecological change. (indiana.edu)
  • These gendered practices of cultural resilience included self-sacrifice during difficult financial times, engagement with non-rancher networks, and efforts to transfer cultural and technical knowledge. (indiana.edu)
  • We argue that the key part ranchers play in rangeland conservation cannot be fully understood without a consideration of gendered practices of cultural resilience. (indiana.edu)
  • Report outlining the connection of tribal knowledge to cultural practices and highlighting the importance of Karuk sovereignty over traditional ecological knowledge. (karuk.us)
  • Despite its remarkable cultural origin, the complexity of the traditional practices and knowledge of local people have never been studied comprehensively. (biomedcentral.com)
  • The local community in the Biebrza Valley shared a deep traditional ecological knowledge and had a good memory of traditional farming practices. (biomedcentral.com)
  • The documented exceptional local perception of the wetland landscape, elements of traditional knowledge and complex farming practices should be considered for inclusion into conservation management, and cooperation with the local community should also be taken into account. (biomedcentral.com)
  • The traditional methods of wildcrafting Milkvetch Root and its sustainable harvesting practices. (botanic.com.cn)
  • As we delve into the traditional methods and sustainable practices of wildcrafting Milkvetch Root, we embark on a journey that reveals the profound connection between cultural heritage, ecological stewardship, and the preservation of botanical treasures. (botanic.com.cn)
  • The legacy of wildcrafting Milkvetch Root calls for a balanced approach that preserves traditional wisdom while embracing modern sustainability practices. (botanic.com.cn)
  • this series centers Indigenous perspectives to explore ethical, legal, and scientific considerations inherent in working within different knowledge systems and provides guidance and case studies reflecting best practices for collaborating with Tribes and Indigenous communities. (sdepscor.org)
  • Projecting risks, or alternatiely managing for safety, requires consideration of changes in climate, severity of storm events, co-contaminants, and land use practices of the associated human communities. (iur-uir.org)
  • This scoping review examines individual and contextual factors shaping knowledge, attitudes, and practices in the domains of: 1) family planning, 2) abortion care, and 3) other SRHR in Rwanda. (bvsalud.org)
  • The Gender and Inclusion in Forest Landscape Restoration course aims to strengthen the skills and knowledge of FLR stakeholders about policies, approaches, and practices that strengthen integration of gender and social considerations in FLR. (foreststreesagroforestry.org)
  • Firstly, unlike traditional farming practices using pesticides and fertilizers, new farmers, one of the ex- urbanite groups, adopt organic farming or other earth- friendly ways of farming to produce agricultural products. (lu.se)
  • Health personnel shall respect traditional and/or ancestral medical systems, the development of their own models of care and shall seek to articulate the provision of health services with the practices of traditional and/or ancestral medicine, thus making it possible to respond to the needs of indigenous peoples, Afro-descendants and others in their socio-cultural context and in the territory they inhabit. (bvsalud.org)
  • This article explores the ethical considerations surrounding AI's involvement in these ventures, addressing concerns and highlighting the need for responsible and mindful development. (motiveflikr.com)
  • Ethical considerations regarding how to approach and interact with alien life are paramount. (motiveflikr.com)
  • In closing, the ethical considerations surrounding AI in space exploration and colonization are not a hindrance but a moral imperative. (motiveflikr.com)
  • This article delves into the intricate world of wildcrafting Milkvetch Root , exploring the traditional methods employed by indigenous cultures, the ecological significance of sustainable harvesting, ethical considerations, and modern approaches to ensure the preservation of this precious resource. (botanic.com.cn)
  • In conformity with its terms of reference and the considerations set out in the preceding section, the Panel explored a number of areas where ethical considerations may contribute substantially to the alleviation of widespread hunger and food insecurity in the world. (fao.org)
  • The term 'ethical consideration' implies that the guiding motivation is not the performer's own benefit but the benefits afforded to others. (fao.org)
  • UN Member States should cooperate through the UN system, including FAO, to develop a rule-based framework for global governance based on ethical considerations. (fao.org)
  • My results add to the accumulated scientific evidence for the notable role of space affecting species living in fragmented landscapes, and emphasize the importance of spatial considerations in conservation planning. (jyu.fi)
  • Existing scientific, traditional, economic and community information for the bioregion (e.g., ecosystem and species status reports, research studies, natural resources assessments, human activity atlases, traditional use studies, and reports from consultation sessions) is compiled, analysed and geo-referenced for mapping. (gc.ca)
  • Management decisions regarding culturally important species need not be based solely on the most current Western scientifijic data but can utilize the much longer data set of knowledge stored in Kanaka Maoli oral literature. (bioone.org)
  • The sharing of social and ecological information is vitally important for group-living animals, especially among cognitively advanced species (e.g., primates, cetaceans and elephants) that can acquire detailed knowledge over their long lifetimes. (mdpi.com)
  • Fruit pulp taste and flowering seasons were widely used to distinguish between species, while young men used ecological and botanical features. (ac.be)
  • Under the ESA a recovery strategy provides the best available scientific knowledge on what is required to achieve recovery of a species. (ontario.ca)
  • Conduct extensive research to identify the species aligning with your preferences and safety considerations, ensuring a well-informed choice. (daggaseeds.com)
  • The underlying functional hypothesis is that, in some species and under certain ecological conditions, territoriality favours the access to relevant resources such as food, reproduction sites or shelters or sexual partners. (bvsalud.org)
  • In addition, the ecosystem approach is aligned with the stated protection goals and so provides better information to decision makers than the traditional reference animal and plant (RAP) approach. (iur-uir.org)
  • Consideration scaled to the significance of the project's potential environmental effects. (ontario.ca)
  • Conservation targets are defined to specify (and prioritize) how much of each ecological feature, function, or value needs to be protected within the network. (gc.ca)
  • Therefore, we found it urgent to explore if traditional ecological knowledge that could be used in conservation management of the area still exists among the local community. (biomedcentral.com)
  • In this webinar series, speakers will explore what it means to ethically engage with Indigenous Knowledges in resource management and conservation spaces. (sdepscor.org)
  • This past summer, I also interned with Global Ocean Health as a media and storytelling intern for their initiative on Building Tribal Leadership in Carbon Dioxide Removal , a restorative climate strategy that will require the brain trust of Indigenous knowledges and perspectives to achieve climate stability for future generations. (washington.edu)
  • The U.S. Geological Survey (USGS) National Climate Adaptation Science Center (National CASC) is hosting a webinar series on how to integrate Indigenous Knowledges (IK) into Federal ecological research and resource management programs. (sdepscor.org)
  • As part of a graduate class this spring with Professor Clarita Lefthand-Begay, I was a contributing author to a White House paper on considerations for incorporating Indigenous traditional ecological knowledge into Federal decision-making. (washington.edu)
  • By the mid-1980s a growing body of literature on traditional ecological knowledge documented both the environmental knowledge held by diverse indigenous peoples and their ecological relations. (wikipedia.org)
  • Traditional knowledge of maintaining the balance of the different parts of the land is a primary consideration in territorial management among indigenous peoples. (satoyama-initiative.org)
  • This socio-ecological perspective is key to understanding the wide-ranging impacts of commercial forestry on the wellbeing of Indigenous Peoples. (frontiersin.org)
  • This is the indigenous peoples' own spiritual knowledge, practiced culturally for thousands of years and transmitted through generations by the spiritual authorities, allowing the physical and cultural existence of the indigenous peoples. (bvsalud.org)
  • There is a debate whether Indigenous populations retain an intellectual property right over traditional knowledge and whether use of this knowledge requires prior permission and license. (wikipedia.org)
  • and by specialists of these populations, holders of the knowledge and know-how of these medicines. (bvsalud.org)
  • The central objective of water systems governance has changed from maximising the abstraction of water from the natural sources to ensuring that the ecological status of water systems are not degraded drastically by water abstractions. (epw.in)
  • Although this essay does not come close to outlining the importance of Foucault's work for science education, it does present a lesser-known side of Foucault as an anti-polemical, realist, modern philosopher interested in the way objective knowledge is entangled with governance in modernity. (edu.au)
  • First is the capacity to exploit natural resources and humans' lives now prevailing in the global economy, and demonstrated by transnational corporations overriding social justice and ecological considerations. (policyalternatives.ca)
  • additionally, new employment opportunities would be created when social and ecological priorities are respected, particularly at the local level. (policyalternatives.ca)
  • First Nations and peoples of developing countries are subjected to deregulated, foreign-controlled operations that too often destroy their traditional ways of living, their social structures, and their environment. (policyalternatives.ca)
  • For example, could the consideration of environmental, social and economic factors, which are core components of ESD, be achieved through greater inclusion of cost benefit analysis in decision making? (environment.gov.au)
  • The focus of these efforts has been to provide greater ecological realism to the evaluations, especially in areas characterized by having complex social-ecological systems. (iur-uir.org)
  • Secondly, the types of ecological and social contributions and their extend were explored. (maastrichtuniversitypress.nl)
  • At the social and cultural level, researchers investigated beliefs and traditional gender roles. (bvsalud.org)
  • People-centered approaches mean giving priority to gender and social inclusion in the implementation of global ecological restoration to avoid perpetuating marginalization, inequalities, and environmental degradation. (foreststreesagroforestry.org)
  • Reinforcing the importance of social participation, the availability of human/ structural resources and appropriate legislation to the vector control objectives, the IVM relies on proper local knowledge of the vectors ecology and of the pattern of transmission of the diseases in question(2,9). (bvsalud.org)
  • The e-learning course addresses the needs and priorities, as well as capacity and knowledge gaps, that emerged from an extensive consultation process with multiple restoration stakeholders including NGOs, national governments, research organisations and universities, and grassroots organisations. (foreststreesagroforestry.org)
  • As a field of study in Northern American anthropology, TEK refers to "a cumulative body of knowledge, belief, and practice, evolving by accumulation of TEK and handed down through generations through traditional songs, stories and beliefs. (wikipedia.org)
  • This ancient practice, rooted in cultural reverence and ecological mindfulness, teaches us that our connection to nature is a symbiotic relationship. (botanic.com.cn)
  • Such knowledge is used in natural resource management as a substitute for baseline environmental data in cases where there is little recorded scientific data, or may complement Western scientific methods of ecological management. (wikipedia.org)
  • The application of TEK in the field of ecological management and science is still controversial, as methods of acquiring and collecting knowledge-although often including forms of empirical research and experimentation-differ from those used to create and validate scientific ecological knowledge from a Western perspective. (wikipedia.org)
  • As such, the same methods that could resolve the issue of documentation to meet Western requirements may compromise the very nature of traditional knowledge. (wikipedia.org)
  • We can, in turn, learn downsizing methods and survival techniques from them, since it is their traditional knowledge. (policyalternatives.ca)
  • By using different ethnoecological methods (visual stimuli, walks in wetlands, co-mapping of the area), we explored traditional knowledge on the plants, landscape and traditional management of wetlands. (biomedcentral.com)
  • The program's purpose is to bring together native communities in Lafourche and Terrebonne Parishes, and to connect them with coastal scientists to share knowledge and take action related to environmental restoration and cultural impacts. (restoreorretreat.org)
  • The COAST program will work with local native communities to connect their traditional ecological and cultural knowledge to regional restoration efforts. (restoreorretreat.org)
  • As we tread the path of traditional wildcrafting and sustainable harvesting, we become stewards of the earth's treasures, ensuring that the delicate balance between utilization and preservation endures, allowing Milkvetch Root to thrive in the embrace of both human care and untamed landscapes. (botanic.com.cn)
  • We will learn from Tribal and Indigenous communities about the frameworks they use to protect and share their knowledges, and from Federal agencies about how they navigate their responsibility to foster respectful, mutually beneficial relationships with knowledge holders. (sdepscor.org)
  • In part, these sessions will be based on the recently released, first-of-its-kind guidance from the White House Office of Science and Policy on how Federal agencies can ethically acknowledge and incorporate Indigenous Knowledges (IK) into science, management, and decision making. (sdepscor.org)
  • 40-60% of the nitrogen fertilizer applied to natural grass lawns ends up in surface and groundwater, leading to contamination and impaired ecological health in our rivers, lakes, ponds and coastal waters. (vikingpavers.com)
  • We critically reviewed current surveillance to distill a series of considerations pertinent to avian influenza virus surveillance in wild birds, including consideration of what, when, where, and how many to sample in the context of survey objectives. (cdc.gov)
  • This was the driving force behind the growth of traditional water engineering. (epw.in)
  • Seasonal Awareness: Indigenous communities have intimate knowledge of the plant's growth cycles, ensuring harvesting during optimal seasons to minimize disruption. (botanic.com.cn)
  • Knowledge gaps and science/research needs are identified. (gc.ca)
  • We then wove the responses of participants and Western Science to identify key concerns of participants regarding the use of glyphosate-based herbicides, identify gaps in current knowledge, and to direct future research. (frontiersin.org)
  • The traditional supply-side solutions are rapidly being replaced by ecologically informed holistic approaches that recognise the many diverse benefits of water systems beyond irrigation (Bjorklund et al 2009). (epw.in)
  • The goals, objectives and recovery approaches identified in the strategy are based on the best available knowledge and are subject to revision as new information becomes available. (ontario.ca)
  • With traditional lines between crisis management and recovery, emergency humanitarian responses, and national development approaches fading, adaptation requires a fundamental redirection of societal values and actions to sustain and protect health and well-being - largely through a re-emphasis and accelerated action on the 2030 Agenda for Sustainable Development. (who.int)
  • By weaving knowledge systems in this way, we can conduct research through an inclusive system which prioritizes the inclusion of multiple ways of knowing, addressing environmental concerns in holistic and inclusive ways which emphasize the interconnectedness of the environment, including humans therein. (frontiersin.org)
  • Fulvio Mazzocchi of the Italian National Research Council's Institute of Atmospheric Pollution contrasts traditional knowledge from scientific knowledge as follows: Traditional knowledge has developed a concept of the environment that emphasizes the symbiotic character of humans and nature. (wikipedia.org)
  • This article is a response to Anna Danielsonn, Maria Berge, and Malena Lidar's paper, ''Knowledge and power in the technology classroom: a framework for studying teachers and students in action'', and an appeal to science educators of all epistemological orientations to (re)consider the work of Michel Foucault for research in science education. (edu.au)
  • Robots can increase our knowledge about human cognition and serve as tools for research in psychological science. (psychologicalscience.org)
  • Ecological knowledge was studied through the lens of ethnoecology, "an approach that focuses on the conceptions of ecological relationships held by a people or a culture," in understanding how systems of knowledge were developed by a given culture. (wikipedia.org)
  • Indigenous knowledge systems provide holistic frameworks which acknowledge the interconnectedness of the environment and provide a holistic view of relationships between flora, fauna, environment, and humans. (frontiersin.org)
  • Recognizing that individual, community, and societal factors influence RH, this review is guided by Bronfenbrenner's Ecological Systems Theory. (bvsalud.org)
  • Traditional ecological knowledge (TEK) describes indigenous and other traditional knowledge of local resources. (wikipedia.org)
  • Aside from a host of local and global environmental threats, the pipeline has had strong opposition from First Nations who do not consent to the construction on their unceded territory and who are defending their rights to clean water and air with access to traditional foods. (washington.edu)
  • Its goal is an equitable downscaling of production and consumption that increases human well-being and enhances ecological conditions at the local and global levels, in both the short and the long terms. (policyalternatives.ca)
  • This, in turn, will inform project planners on local considerations when developing restoration projects. (restoreorretreat.org)
  • Such knowledge is locally relevant and applicable, therefore we will name it local traditional ecological knowledge (LTEK). (biomedcentral.com)
  • Consideration is given to the network objectives of adjoining bioregions to maximize synergistic effects. (gc.ca)
  • However, this knowledge differs in the context of living European rural communities, which were not colonised, derive from the same Judeo-Christian tradition and whose culture was impacted by Roman and Greek heritage. (biomedcentral.com)
  • Overall, people are better at using image context or previous knowledge than DNNs. (psychologicalscience.org)
  • In the event that this assumption was valid, assuming that family planning policies in endemic areas would avoid cases of ZIKV congenital syndrome in the established period, the interruption of the traditional control measures could never be seriously taken into consideration in our context. (bvsalud.org)
  • Discussion of Landscape Considerations and Traditional Stories underlying the Archaeological - Clutural Resources Survey work for the Western Klamath Restoration Partnership. (karuk.us)
  • It is hoped that the course will strengthen the capacity and knowledge of a range of actors to achieve more inclusive and equitable restoration initiatives. (foreststreesagroforestry.org)
  • Milkvetch Root, a revered botanical in traditional medicine, has been sustainably wildcrafted for generations. (botanic.com.cn)
  • Traditional communities have for centuries harvested this botanical in ways that respect both the plant's vitality and the ecosystems it thrives in. (botanic.com.cn)
  • Subpopulation boundaries are defined accord-ing to the best available scientific information and Traditional Ecological Knowledge (TEK) related to the movements and genetics of polar bears, as well as management considerations. (polarbearagreement.org)
  • To qualify, you must have a Bachelor of Natural Resource Management or Environmental Science, considerations will be made for equivalencies or related studies. (bcjobs.ca)
  • This article focuses on manō because of the importance of manō in Hawaiian culture and the availability of historical references, in contrast to the relatively little available scientifijic knowledge. (bioone.org)
  • Richard A. Slaughter , New Thinking for a New Millennium: the knowledge base of futures studies , 1996). (laetusinpraesens.org)
  • In this session, we are seeking laboratory or field studies as well as theoretical studies that advance our collective knowledge toward protection of human and ecological receptors that may be exposed to ionizing radiation. (iur-uir.org)
  • There is a growing body of literature that lets ecological concerns inspire theology, of which this second special collection 'Theology and Nature' in HTS Teologiese Studies/Theological Studies is an example. (scielo.org.za)
  • At the individual level, studies explored knowledge about SRHR problems while at the interpersonal level, the support and attitudes of men and community members for adolescent SRHR were investigated. (bvsalud.org)
  • Such sayings as Pua ka wiliwili, nanahu ka manō (When the wiliwili blossoms, sharks bite), from the Kumulipo (a Kanaka Maoli creation story), are examples of the place of nature, humans, and a specifijic creature-here the shark, or manō -in ecological phenology. (bioone.org)
  • This latter point is important for science educators, as it is the intersection of objective knowledge and institutional imperatives that characterizes the field(s) of science education. (edu.au)
  • Recognizing the importance of traditional knowledge including customary sustainable use and equitable sharing of resources, the United Nations Convention on Biological Diversity (CBD) , has not only adopted their promotion in its Article 8j and Article 10c respectively, but also adopted the ecosystems approach as its main framework in its program of work. (satoyama-initiative.org)
  • Traditional ecological knowledge (TEK) was previously widely recognised by scientists mainly among indigenous tribal communities outside Europe [ 7 , 8 , 9 , 10 ] and others. (biomedcentral.com)
  • Ecological degradations in downstream floodplains, estuaries and the coastal regions caused by lowering quantity as well as quality of water have been recorded extensively. (epw.in)
  • Restore or Retreat (ROR) is a non-profit coastal advocacy group created by coastal Louisiana residents and stakeholders who recognize that the Barataria and Terrebonne basins are rapidly eroding estuaries, and that this erosion gives rise to serious economic and ecological challenges. (restoreorretreat.org)
  • TEK can also refer to traditional environmental knowledge which emphasizes the different components and interactions of the environment. (wikipedia.org)
  • Territory is usually related to ecological factors such as scarce or relatively concentrated resources, since the defense of plentiful, and/or either too spacially and temporally scattered or too compacted resources would be a waste a time and energy. (bvsalud.org)
  • By weaving together ancestral knowledge and contemporary insights, we unveil the delicate balance between human interaction and the preservation of nature's gifts. (botanic.com.cn)
  • It is concerned with the relationship of living beings (including human) with their traditional groups and with their environment. (wikipedia.org)
  • promotes the articulation of activities between health professionals and traditional medicine, under the concept of complementarity and with the use of norms and agreements that guarantee timely and quality care for the population, and respect for the decisions of individuals and communities. (bvsalud.org)
  • Ayahuasca, a traditional plant medicine originating from the Amazon rainforest, has gained significant popularity in recent years due to its transformative and profound effects. (trippyworld.net)
  • How Ahimsa should be practised has been interpreted differently in various religions, cultures, times and contexts, varying from meat-eating over vegetarianism and veganism to fruitarianism and consideration of plant life in everyday life choices [3] . (lu.se)
  • consideration for the Framework of Engagement with Non-State Actors. (who.int)
  • and initial considerations for the GPW 14 results framework, financing envelope and financing strategy. (who.int)
  • A recent evaluation of a system-level healthy eating initiative in 4 California schools showed that changes in dining room design and features may have contributed to positive outcomes such as increased nutrition and knowledge of the food environment, preference for fruits and vegetables, and higher in-school and out-of-school fruit and vegetable consumption (10). (cdc.gov)
  • We are that the regard of Other world in Russia is understood search to a potential profession of community-based stratification, concentrated as an simple employee, in within of ecological key links, between the most eighteenth NGOs in the prevention improvement and the economic banks. (racy-rascals.de)
  • This article serves as a beacon of knowledge, shedding light on magic mushrooms and their effects, without endorsing their use. (daggaseeds.com)
  • Through a knowledge sharing workshop, "Connecting Guardians in a Changing World", we interviewed community members from First Nations across the Robinson-Huron Treaty Area and asked them to share their knowledge and concerns regarding herbicide use in commercial forestry. (frontiersin.org)
  • Conklin and others documented how traditional peoples, such as Philippine horticulturists, displayed remarkable and exceptionally detailed knowledge about the natural history of places where they resided. (wikipedia.org)
  • The Director of Natural Resources shall be responsible for organizing, collecting, and presenting data pertaining to past, present and future use of Lake Babine Nation's traditional territories and the effects of potential Forestry, Mining, and Fisheries projects on the traditional territories and its environment. (bcjobs.ca)
  • As humanity continues to reach for the stars, driven by an innate curiosity and the pursuit of knowledge, the role of Artificial Intelligence (AI) in space exploration and colonization has become increasingly prominent. (motiveflikr.com)
  • Traditional cultures have developed a deep understanding of the rhythms of nature, harmonizing their needs with the well-being of the environment. (botanic.com.cn)
  • Just look at the impact on the environment of upkeep on a traditional lawn. (vikingpavers.com)