While indigenous communities are on the frontline of climate change, “these very same Pacific communities are also often fighting to be heard on the issue.” The Pacific Islands are home to a wealth of ...

Traditional Indigenous knowledge, also called traditional ecological knowledge or traditional knowledge, is compiled by tribes according to their distinct culture and generally is transmitted orally ...

A team of researchers in northern Australia have documented kites and falcons, “firehawks,” intentionally carrying burning sticks to spread fire: It is just one example of western science catching up ...

Throughout history, Indigenous peoples have been responsible for the development of many technologies and have substantially contributed to science. Science is the pursuit of knowledge. Approaches to ...

If you liked this story, share it with other people. Several years ago, I took a solo trip to the Huánuco region of the central Peruvian Amazon. After traveling five hours from the nearest town by car ...

Undisturbed peatlands act as carbon sinks and support biodiversity. Finland has drained 60% — more than 60,000 km2 (23,000 mi2) — of its peatlands, releasing vast amounts of carbon dioxide into the ...

The intersection of traditional knowledge and intellectual property (IP) presents a challenging dichotomy for global legal systems. On one side lies the enormous economic potential inherent in ...