Divergences between scientific and indigenous and local knowledge can provide a better understanding of why local pastoralists may be willing, or not, to participate in conservation initiatives for ...

The EPREP Program has gathered data from community leaders across the United States and Puerto Rico to develop methods to utilize their local knowledge to improve emergency preparedness capabilities.

From knowing where animals live, to which plants provide what medicinal benefits, communities around the world hold expert levels of knowledge on their local environments. In general, scientific ...

Organizations in the food and agriculture sector have been looking to nature for inspiration to improve soil health, maintain water quality and foster local food security in the places where they ...

Bhadai Tharu says he still remembers the day a tiger attacked him. It was around 1 p.m. on Jan. 6, 2004. The encounter left ...

As Australia faces increasing climate turbulence in the form of heatwaves, bushfires, storms, floods, and more, the communities whose lives are affected by these disasters find themselves in need of ...