To instill value into the various ‘areas’ of knowledge, which are actually one and interconnected, beginning with the first steps in the identification of plants

“Women play a key role in nature conservation, yet they often lack the inputs, technologies, training and extension services, and various enablers and linkages that can enhance the effectiveness of their efforts."

The notion of an ‘Alliance of Civilisations’ is the guiding principle of many groups in various cities who wish to revive India’s syncretic traditions

Locals should look for alternative plantations, which are native and more resistant to strong winds, but, at the same time, have financial value.

... to take Ladakh where it needs to go - towards ecologically resilient and socially just food security and sovereignty.

किसानों ने मल्चिंग के लिए बांस के पत्तों के इस्तेमाल को यह कह कर नकार दिया कि उनके इलाके में मिलनेवाले बांस के पत्ते ज़हरीले होते हैं।

Villagers contradicted researchers due to their local knowledge - they invalidated the idea of using local bamboo leaves and tephrosia plants for mulching due to their toxicity

How rapidly the earth could heal herself if all industrial activities were stopped. And what zero industrial dependence would mean to ordinary people's lives.

It requires a vibrant Community to protect the commons from individual appropriation.