Convergence of Village Level Institutions

Each village is known to have a distinct set of rules and functions for social coexistence. The village community is composed of various groups that function independently to manage certain areas for their welfare in the community. However, for a common cause such as Biodiversity Conservation initiatives, these various institutions can be converged and function as a single entity.

  • A community willing to learn and accept ideas relevant to promote sustainability growth.
  • Building a good relationship with the community.
  • A genuine intention of the working members to contribute to a global cause.

It is possible to make things happen if there is a genuine intention.

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Ecosystem Vulnerability Assessment through Traditional Knowledge
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Gaining of knowledge from the elders
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One of the keys to identifying habitat loss is through traditional means. During the olden days, the naming of any species happened due to its presence/sightings. But presently, most of the species that have local names are not found in the wild. One of the reasons could be that their numbers are declining or may even have become extinct. Therefore, through the approach of traditional knowledge, species availability and vulnerability assessments can be made.

Elders have an indispensable role in the community. For generations, they have been the source of wisdom and knowledge of various traditions and cultural practices, including those associated with nature. Using such traditional wisdom is an essential asset for many issues that often pave the way for possible interventions. Thus, building a good rapport with the elders, and creating a space for sharing and learning with them, is one of the strengths of the process.

  • The elders are old but wise; make friends with them and gain knowledge.
  • Relying only on theoretical knowledge is not sufficient. Therefore, strolling around the jungle with the elders and listening to various sounds of birds and animals has more practical relevance and creates bonding with nature.
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Effective Community Participation in Biodiversity Conservation Strategies
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Ecosystem Vulnerability Assessment through Traditional Knowledge
Convergence of Village Level Institutions
Sensitization, Capacity Building and Field Survey for Data Collection and Monitoring
Construction of Innovative Watch Tower
Assisting the Community: Alternative Livelihood Measures
yes
South Asia
Effective Community Participation in Biodiversity Conservation Strategies
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Lima
Phom
Ecosystem Vulnerability Assessment through Traditional Knowledge
Convergence of Village Level Institutions
Sensitization, Capacity Building and Field Survey for Data Collection and Monitoring
Construction of Innovative Watch Tower
Assisting the Community: Alternative Livelihood Measures
yes
South Asia
Effective Community Participation in Biodiversity Conservation Strategies
Profile picture for user limamanen_41847
Lima
Phom
Ecosystem Vulnerability Assessment through Traditional Knowledge
Convergence of Village Level Institutions
Sensitization, Capacity Building and Field Survey for Data Collection and Monitoring
Construction of Innovative Watch Tower
Assisting the Community: Alternative Livelihood Measures
yes
South Asia
Effective Community Participation in Biodiversity Conservation Strategies
Profile picture for user limamanen_41847
Lima
Phom
Ecosystem Vulnerability Assessment through Traditional Knowledge
Convergence of Village Level Institutions
Sensitization, Capacity Building and Field Survey for Data Collection and Monitoring
Construction of Innovative Watch Tower
Assisting the Community: Alternative Livelihood Measures
yes
South Asia
Effective Community Participation in Biodiversity Conservation Strategies
Profile picture for user limamanen_41847
Lima
Phom
Ecosystem Vulnerability Assessment through Traditional Knowledge
Convergence of Village Level Institutions
Sensitization, Capacity Building and Field Survey for Data Collection and Monitoring
Construction of Innovative Watch Tower
Assisting the Community: Alternative Livelihood Measures
Basic digital skills and storytelling training

Basic training on the use of technology.

Creativity and narrative building skills.

Storytelling skills. 

Digital media skills.

Video editing skills in software.

Active participation of local youths

Capacity building

 

 

Importance of local food systems documentation

Folklore and its significance in our communities 

Strengthening of culture and identity is required

 

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Knowledge exchange, documentation and catalogue
  1. Transmission of knowledge from elders to youths.
  2. Local food plants are documented among youths to increase awareness about the rich biodiversity.
  3. Through documentation, catalogues can be developed in the form of ABD books and recipe books.
  1. Access to technology for documentation.
  2. Strong social media presence for dissemination of information for such activities.
  3. Interactive stories.
  4. Podcast.
  5. Youth seminars and workshops.
  1. Capacity development
  2. Knowledge for investment
  3. Policy support
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Visit to different Food Production Systems

During the Agrobiodiversity (ABD) Walks, youths are taken to nearby biodiversity hotspots within the community. During the ABD walks, the youths and local knowledge holders collect and identify a number of species and wild food plants that make their local food production system.

  1. One local knowledge holder from the community is involved in facilitating these visits in the food production system.
  2. The knowledge holder identifies particular species found in the food production system.
  3. The process is being recorded and stored in archives for future references among the youths in the community.
  1. The youths are required to imbibe this knowledge to understand on how to further enhance our local food production systems.
  2. There is a need to expand local youth networks to strengthen such activities.
  3. Within the youth network there should be capacity building within the framework of such field visits for media documentation.
  4. Information, Education and Communication (IEC) materials can also be one of the major contributions towards growth and development of interest within the urban youths that can be propagated via different social media channels and field visits.
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