Indigenous knowledge and sustainable development in the Tones Valley of Garhwal Himalaya

Rawat, Vardan Singh; Rawat, Y. S.; Shah, Shruti

doi:10.5897/jmpr10.191

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“…Collectively they sketch a consistent pathway characterized by extreme restrictions set by external actors that are rendered unimplementable by a combination of insufficient resources, governance weaknesses, social diversity, and unequal power relations, negative social impacts, and consequent forms of local resistance (Mwakaje et al 2013, Vergara andBarton 2013). For two different cases in India, researchers found that governance weaknesses such as low accountability can lead to various forms of corruption, which, alongside the displacement of local institutions, opens the door to land and resource grabs, especially where conservation is poorly financed (Rawat et al 2010, Chhotray 2016.…”

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The role of Indigenous peoples and local communities in effective and equitable conservation

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Coolsaet²,

Sterling³

et al. 2021

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Debate about what proportion of the Earth to protect often overshadows the question of how nature should be conserved and by whom. We present a systematic review and narrative synthesis of 169 publications investigating how different forms of governance influence conservation outcomes, paying particular attention to the role played by Indigenous peoples and local communities. We find a stark contrast between the outcomes produced by externally controlled conservation, and those produced by locally controlled efforts. Crucially, most studies presenting positive outcomes for both well-being and conservation come from cases where Indigenous peoples and local communities play a central role, such as when they have substantial influence over decision making or when local institutions regulating tenure form a recognized part of governance. In contrast, when interventions are controlled by external organizations and involve strategies to change local practices and supersede customary institutions, they tend to result in relatively ineffective conservation at the same time as producing negative social outcomes. Our findings suggest that equitable conservation, which empowers and supports the environmental stewardship of Indigenous peoples and local communities represents the primary pathway to effective long-term conservation of biodiversity, particularly when upheld in wider law and policy. Whether for protected areas in biodiversity hotspots or restoration of highly modified ecosystems, whether involving highly traditional or diverse and dynamic local communities, conservation can become more effective through an increased focus on governance type and quality, and fostering solutions that reinforce the role, capacity, and rights of Indigenous peoples and local communities. We detail how to enact progressive governance transitions through recommendations for conservation policy, with immediate relevance for how to achieve the next decade's conservation targets under the UN Convention on Biological Diversity.

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Section: Imposed Conservation Suffers Weak Legitimacy That Can Trigger Local Resistancementioning

confidence: 99%

The role of Indigenous peoples and local communities in effective and equitable conservation

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Coolsaet²,

Sterling³

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“…(Fabaceae) PLP 9981Safed kathiShrubA common shrub of the Himalayan regionMiscellaneousRopes, sacs [45], tools [48]8 Hordeum vulgare L. (Poaceae) PLP 9982JooGrassSurface roughness and polarity of its fibre are of importanceArtefact-9 Indigofera heterantha Baker (Fabaceae) PLP 9983Kai kathiShrubThe wood is hard and weighs around 55 lbs per cubic footMiscellaneousTool, handles of axe, pick axe, scythe, hammer [48]10 Juglans regia L. (Juglandaceae) PLP 9959KhodTreeThe wood is light, durable and has good working qualities. Its weight is about 44 lbs per cubic footTool, miscellaneousConstruction, furniture, cabinets [43, 44]; agricultural implements, plough, yoke [46–48]. 11 Picea smithiana Boiss.…”

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“…(Pinaceae) PLP 9984RaiTreeLight weight, it is easy to saw and work. Its weight is about 31lbs per cubic footTool, miscellaneous, storage structure, constructionStorage structures, boxes [47]; house construction [44]. 12 Pinus wallichiana A.…”

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“…(Pinaceae) PLP 9985KailTreeWood is fairly durable and of good quality. Its weight is about 32 lbs per cubic footTool, construction, miscellaneousFurniture [43]; house construction, door, windows, shutter [44, 47]; tools [51]. 13 Quercus semecarpifolia Sm.…”

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“…(Fabaceae) PLP 9989ChakhuShrubWood is fairly hard and even grainedToolAgricultural implements, tool [50]17 Taxus baccata L. (Taxaceae) PLP 9948RakhalTreeStrong wood that polishes beautifully. Its weight is 44 lbs per cubic footToolVases, Pots, Containers , Palanquins [43], Construction, [44–46]18 Triticum aestivum L. (Poaceae) PLP 9992GehuGrassHousehold cereal crop. Fibre used due to its low cost and environmental friendly natureArtefactsCraft for decoration [48]19 Ulmus wallichiana Planch.…”

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Plant-derived utility products: knowledge comparison across gender, age and education from a tribal landscape of western Himalaya

Sharma

Thakur

2019

J Ethnobiology Ethnomedicine

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BackgroundPlant-derived utility products (PDPs) play an important role in sustaining humans, especially tribal communities. Despite this, knowledge on PDPs is declining.MethodsThe present study was therefore carried to document the PDPs used by Bhangalis, a tribal community of western Himalaya, through door-to-door surveys (n=420) and detailed questionnaire recordings (n=240). In addition to taxonomic richness, frequency of species used; use value (UV), use diversity (UD), and cultural importance index (CI) were also analysed. Knowledge comparison between genders, four identified age groups (group 1: 16-32 years, group 2: 33–49 years, group 3: 50–66 years, group 4: >66 years), and level of education of the respondents was also carried out using multiple regression in SPSS.ResultsBhangalis reported 55 PDPs under five use categories namely tools (34), artefacts (7), construction and storage (6 each), and miscellaneous (2). For making these PDPs, 20 plant species representing 12 families were used. Picea smithiana (16.54%), Cedrus deodara (14.96%), Cotoneaster bacillaris (12.60%) and Quercus semecarpifolia (11.02%) reported the highest use frequency. On an average 15.13±0.25 PDPs per respondent was noted. Similarly, Picea smithiana (UV=0.088) and Cedrus deodara (UV= 0.079) reported the highest UV when compared to other species. Amongst all the species, maximum UD was revealed for Juglans regia in the tool category (0.91). On the other hand, maximum CI was also recorded for Picea smithiana (CITotal=2.91). With respect to gender, males were found to be more knowledgeable than females (B=6.370, p=0.001). Amongst the four age groups, respondents in group 1 (B=-13.302, p=0.001) and group 2 (B=-5.867, p=0.001) were less knowledgeable in comparison to respondents in the third and fourth age groups. Similarly, education also had a significant negative coefficient (B=-0.275, p=0.037), with educated respondents having lesser knowledge. It was observed that alternates available in the market seem to be limiting the use of PDPs.ConclusionsBhangalis still use PDPs that have a crucial role in their lifestyle. However, their use is declining. A multipronged strategy that not only focusses on socio-economic characteristics but also on awareness especially at school levels is desired.

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Indigenous communities and sustainable development: A review and research agenda

Bansal,

Sarker,

Yadav

et al. 2023

Glob Bus Org Exc

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This article examines the role of indigenous communities in promoting social change and accomplishing Sustainable Development Goals (SDGs). Using an integrative review, we offer an unbiased assessment of indigenous communities and SDGs. We contend that indigenous communities’ contribution to SDGs enhances technological innovations (via top‐down or bottom‐up approaches) and fosters social change. Our study identifies six themes: economy, ecology, livelihood, socio‐demographic factors, sustainable development, and politics, policies, and partnerships. For each theme and SDG, we pinpoint research gaps and propose potential directions. Given the 2030 Agenda for Sustainable Development, joint initiatives to empower indigenous people, preserve their rights, and include them in decision‐making processes are critical. This study emphasizes the significance of using and strategizing indigenous knowledge in the face of environmental and other changes, thus advancing indigenous management theory. The article concludes by offering theoretical, practical, and policy implications for researchers, entrepreneurs, and the government.

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Indigenous knowledge and sustainable development in the Tones Valley of Garhwal Himalaya

Cited by 12 publications

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The role of Indigenous peoples and local communities in effective and equitable conservation

The role of Indigenous peoples and local communities in effective and equitable conservation

Plant-derived utility products: knowledge comparison across gender, age and education from a tribal landscape of western Himalaya

Indigenous communities and sustainable development: A review and research agenda

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