cooperation in pastoralism and indigenous knowledge of dairy management had been considered for many years in iran and had been adapted with culture and environment of every region. this research had illustrated the analysis of indigenous knowledge and social cohesion in dairy management of grazing livestock in ghasr e yaghub village. research method was a combination of filed studies, direct o...

In this paper, we assess the sustainability of rural electrification programs in Ecuador, paying special attention to programs targeting small indigenous communities in the Amazon basin. Our assessment considers four dimensions of sustainability (institutional, economic, environmental, and socio-cultural) and is based on an exhaustive qualitative document analysis, complemented by semi-structur...

INTRODUCTION Happiness and social inclusion are important indicators of social sustainability, as recommended in the Sustainable Development Goals; however, little is known about the social sustainable development of ethnic minorities. To fill this knowledge gap, special attention is paid to understanding the issues of social exclusion and happiness in relation to the indigenous peoples in Taiw...

Increasingly, communities and organisations around the world are realising the value and significance of Indigenous Knowledge and the importance of preserving it for future generations. Indigenous Knowledge Centres (IKCs) are being established globally, but particularly in Australia, Africa, Latin America and Asia. The capture and preservation of Indigenous Knowledge is being used to revitalise...

This paper describes different elements leading to the success of cooperatives formed by indigenous Maya women of the Yucatan Peninsula in Mexico. These elements have shown to facilitate the sustainability (permanence over time) of the cooperatives and their presence in the market, while improving the work environment and enhancing the practice of honesty. All these elements have generated an i...

Spirituality, Gary Holthaus argues, is at the heart of the complex and related social and ecological crises that face humans. It is the key to creating a sustainable culture, and yet Holthaus observes that ‘‘I have yet to attend a meeting, lecture or workshop on sustainability that addresses it [spirituality]’’ (2008: 6). Holthaus sets out to convince his readers that this spiritual dimension i...

Evaluation has a long history of practice in museums globally, evolving from practical, exhibition-specific studies to a strategic tool used in management planning, capital developments and accountability. Evaluation in museums also has to take account of increased use of new technologies, a broader interest in complex social issues such as sustainability, Indigenous rights and social justice, ...

This article is based on comparative research conducted in three African countries—Mali, Botswana and Kenya—between 2006 and 2007. The research focuses on local perceptions of biodiversity loss and land degradation in grazing pastures as a result of anthropogenic activities. We show that land degradation can be motivated by climate change, while local overuse of indigenous vegetation can lead t...

7 Indigenous and local knowledge system: a cumulative body of Indigenous peoples and local communities live in, manage and own vast areas often rich in biodiversity and critical for ecosystem services. Bridging indigenous and local knowledge systems with scientific knowledge systems is vital to enhance knowledge, practice, and ethics to move towards sustainability at multiple scales. We focus o...