Pangolins in Africa: Expert unpacks why millions have been traded illegally and what can be done about it

China and Vietnam are the main destinations for these illegal shipments

Simply Put: Medicinal value of plants

In remote tribal habitations, age-old health practices takes precedence amid stiff challenges

Traditional healing system faces challenges of being lost and slid into oblivion

Displaced from the hills: Livelihoods of tribal communities in Eastern Ghats under threat

Importance of biodiversity for communities dependant on agriculture has assumed greater significance with new farm laws, which may result in …

Access and benefit-sharing: Paper proposes 8 principles on use of indigenous medicine

The Kunming-Montreal Global Biodiversity Framework adopted last year respects the rights of indigenous people on biodiversity  

How Adivasis of one Jharkhand village are trying to preserve ethnomedicine

With ‘civilisation’ and ‘modernity’ having made inroads into India’s tribal areas, its heritage of traditional …

COVID-19 is lethal for the world's indigenous peoples

Reverse migration, social discrimination and loss of their homes could have serious effects on the livelihood, health and well-being of …

Forest fire mitigation strategies in Madhya Pradesh should prioritise tribal communities

Local communities, government agencies, non-profits and researchers must work together to mitigate forest fires and build resilient socioeconomic …

Here are some solutions to address health challenges faced by tribal communities

Skilling and support to nurses and midwives will help in ensuring the provision of a responsive healthcare