Traditional and Local Knowledge for Sustainable Development: Empowering the Indigenous and Local Communities of the World

2019 ◽  
pp. 1-13 ◽  
Author(s):  
Ryo Kohsaka ◽  
Marie Rogel
Keyword(s):  
Sustainable Development ◽  
Local Knowledge ◽  
Local Communities ◽  
The World

scholarly journals Cultural Dimension of Sustainable Development as a Presumtion of Local Communities Development

2011 ◽  
Vol 3 (1-2) ◽  
Author(s):  
Vesna Miltojević ◽  
Ivana Ilić-Krstić
Keyword(s):  
Sustainable Development ◽  
Rio De Janeiro ◽  
Local Communities ◽  
Three Dimensions ◽  
Cultural Dimension ◽  
Fourth Dimension ◽  
Special Significance ◽  
The Real ◽  
The World

The term “sustainable” can be found in both science and practice. As a global concept of development, it was accepted at the Conference in Rio de Janeiro in 1992 in order to overcome and find a possible way of dealing with problems connected to the development of contemporary civilization. Three dimensions of sustainable development are usually mentioned: economic, social and ecological. The paper points out the significance of the fourth dimension – cultural dimension, which is not only  significant for reaching development in the real sense of the world, but it also represents the basis for the development of local communities. The cultural dimension respects the particularities of local communities and emphasizes the maintenance of the cultural and national variety which is of special significance for multicultural societies.

scholarly journals GEOTOURISM IN BOSNIA AND HERZGOVINA - STATE AND DEVELOPMENT PERSPECTIVES

2018 ◽  
pp. 99-110
Keyword(s):  
Sustainable Development ◽  
Economic Development ◽  
Bosnia And Herzegovina ◽  
Legal Framework ◽  
Local Communities ◽  
Geological Heritage ◽  
Global Level ◽  
The World ◽  
Nature Park

Geodiversity presents overall diversity of relief shapes, processes and the diversity of landscape. It basically consists of geological, geomorphological and pedological diversity. The most interesting for tourism valorisation are karstic areas that cover over 50% of the territory of Bosnia and Herzegovina. When it comes to geoparks, it is necessary to emphasize that such forms of protection have not yet been established in Bosnia and Herzegovina. The European Geopark Network exsist since 2000 and currently there are 140 geoparks in the 38 countries in Europe. Three geoparks stand out in our region; in Slovenia, Idrija and Karavanke (together with part in Austria) and Papuk in Croatia. Their main goals are promotion of geoheritage, protection of geodiversity and support of economic development through geotourism, with the inevitable participation of local communities. In the meantime, this initiative has been raised to a global level by including these areas in the newly adopted UNESCO program - International Geodetic and Geopark Program, which now has over 130 parks in 33 countries of the world. In our country, Blidinje Nature Park and the Protected landscape of Bijambare, have potential for becoming geopark. These parks would be based on promotion of the geological heritage, the geodiversity of the karst zone of Bosnia and Herzegovina, preservation of biodiversity and the protection of specific karst hydrography of this area. The plan for protecting these areas and potential admission to the European geopark network should primarily be based on a new legal framework and a plan that would include sustainable development of geotourism in Bosnia and Herzegovina.

LOCAL KNOWLEDGE OF FLOOD PREPAREDNESS: CURRENT PHENOMENA TO FUTURE ACTION

2016 ◽  
Vol 78 (5) ◽  
Author(s):  
Nitty Hirawaty Kamarulzaman ◽  
Selvakkumar A/L K.N. Vaiappuri ◽  
Nor Atiah Ismail ◽  
Md Azree Othuman Mydin
Keyword(s):  
Local Knowledge ◽  
Local Communities ◽  
Local People ◽  
Community Leaders ◽  
Economic Activities ◽  
Face To Face ◽  
Weather Phenomenon ◽  
The World ◽  
Flood Preparedness ◽  
Area View

Understanding local knowledge towards isolated incidents is important as a means to the inclusion and participation of local people in disaster management and preparedness activities. Indeed, investigating how local people or communities in a particular area view and interact with their environment and its changes is crucial. In recent years, extreme weather phenomenon has caused havoc not only other parts of the world, but also in Malaysiawith major destructions to most lives and properties. Much research and development has focused on these global phenomena. The situation is getting alarming in Malaysia, especially along the eastern coastal area. In light of the big flood of Kelantan in 2014, this study aimed to discover the local communities’ knowledge on flood preparedness. Face-to-face interviews and a series of workshops were conducted with 15 respondents, from professionals, voluntaries, community leaders, and affected communities. The aftermath of the big flood showed that all forms of transportation were affected, lives, farm lands and properties were lost, and economic activities were grounded. Worst of all, these disasters are reported to be linked to human actions as the key cause. Thus, it is recommended that more efforts be taken to channel the information on flood preparedness from the affected communities, for future use. Besides, well-established and clear guidelines will help other relevant players like NGO, voluntaries, helpers, officers, and communities to play their roles in the most efficient way to face any disaster.    

scholarly journals After-covid development of services in the framework of sustainable development

2021 ◽  
Vol 5 (S4) ◽  
Author(s):  
Liubov Zharova ◽  
Natalia Raksha ◽  
Anhelina Spitsyna ◽  
Olena Karolop ◽  
Tetiana Mirzodaieva
Keyword(s):  
Sustainable Development ◽  
World Economy ◽  
Positive Impact ◽  
Local Development ◽  
Sustainable Tourism ◽  
Local Communities ◽  
Financial Security ◽  
Travel And Tourism ◽  
The World ◽  
Tourism And Hospitality

The COVID-19 epidemic has hit the world economy hard, leaving no industry without consequences. The travel and tourism industries have been hit hardest by partial and complete lockdowns around the world. Exit from the recession and recovery of the sector should take place in the format of a new normal. In the framework of this study, it was argued that another framework for the development of tourism and hospitality is sustainable development. The necessity of rethinking the industry in the direction of sustainability is substantiated in connection with nature conservation, reassessment of the socio-cultural environment, and the benefits of active participation in the economy and local development. Emphasis is placed on the need for a solution that is primary - rethinking or rapid recovery. Underlined, that sustainable tourism should have a positive impact by improving the livelihoods of local communities. The most important thing is the employment of locals in the tourism business. Ensuring their financial security is important, especially during periods such as the decline in tourists caused by the pandemic. Sustainable tourism is financially profitable and profitable for stakeholders.

scholarly journals Pengetahuan Etnofarmakologi Tumbuhan Alang-Alang (ImperatacylindricaL.) Oleh Beberapa Masyarakat Etnik di Indonesia

2018 ◽  
Vol 1 (3) ◽  
pp. 114-116
Author(s):  
Primadhika Al Manar
Keyword(s):  
Sustainable Development ◽  
Abdominal Pain ◽  
Local Knowledge ◽  
Kidney Stones ◽  
National Development ◽  
Forest Biodiversity ◽  
Ethnic Communities ◽  
The Third ◽  
Basic Capital ◽  
The World

Indonesia merupakan Negara dengan keanekaragaman hayati hutan tropika terbesar ketiga di dunia setelah Brazil dan Kongo. Keanekaragaman hayati merupakan modal dasar bagi pembangunan nasional yang bermanfaat untuk mencapai kesejahteraan masyarakat. Penelitian ini bertujuan untuk mengetahui pemanfaatan tanaman alang-alang (ImperatacylindricaL.) sebagaiobat (etnofarmakologi) padabeberapamasyarakatetnis yang ada di Indonesia. Pemanfaatan tumbuhan alang-alang (ImperatacylindricaL) oleh beberapa masyarakat etnis di Indonesia sangat beragam. Tumbuhan alang-alang digunakan oleh beberapa masyarakat etnis di Indonesia sebagai obat pendarahan, sakit perut, maag, batu ginjal, alergi, dan sebagainya. Pengetahuan lokal yang berbeda-beda dari masyarakat etnis di Indonesia mengenai tanaman alang-alang merupakan sebuah potensi yang besar bagi industri pembuatan obat herbal dari alang-alang. Pengetahuan lokal merupakan modal dasar bagi pembagunan berkelanjutan.   Indonesia is a country with the third largest tropical forest biodiversity in the world after Brazil and Congo. Biodiversity is the basic capital for national development that is beneficial for achieving community welfare. The aim of this study was to determine the use of alang-alang (ImperataacylindricaL) as a drug (ethnopharmacology) in several ethnic communities in Indonesia. The utilization of alang-alang (Imperata cylindricaL) by several ethnic communities in Indonesia is very diverse. Alang-alang are used by several ethnic communities in Indonesia for the treatment of bleeding, abdominal pain, ulcers, kidney stones, allergies, and so on. Different local knowledge of ethnic communities in Indonesia regarding alang-alang plants is a great potential for herbal manufacture of alang-alang. Local knowledge is the basic capital for sustainable development

Tourism and Peacebuilding From a Holistic Approach

2021 ◽  
pp. 46-65 ◽  
Author(s):  
Silvia Aulet ◽  
Edgar Tarrés
Keyword(s):  
Sustainable Development ◽  
Holistic Approach ◽  
Local Communities ◽  
Social Dimension ◽  
Three Dimensions ◽  
Special Significance ◽  
Non Profit ◽  
The World ◽  
Different Dimensions ◽  
The Impact

Sánchez Sánchez and Fernández Herreira raise a reflection on the three dimensions of peace: form a personal dimension and the spiritual sphere, from a social dimension, and form an environmental-natural dimension. Tourism can play a fundamental role as a tool for establishing ties with oneself and with other people to contribute to the development of peace. In this chapter, authors propose to study the different dimensions of the concept of peace by studying the project of Trails for Peace, a project born as a non-profit social entrepreneurial project that integrates different routes around the world that have a special significance for their relationship with some conflict areas. Trails help travelers to know the natural areas and to build inner peace through various spiritual activities. The project helps to promote the welfare of people by involving local communities to foster contact between visitors and tourists and sustainable development. This chapter aims to analyse the impact the project has on the areas where these paths have been developed.

Demarketing

2020 ◽  
pp. 94-114
Author(s):  
Pinaz Tiwari ◽  
Snigdha Kainthola ◽  
Nimit Ranjan Chowdhary
Keyword(s):  
Sustainable Development ◽  
Sustainable Tourism ◽  
Marketing Mix ◽  
Local Communities ◽  
The Other ◽  
Acceptable Solution ◽  
The World ◽  
Insight Into ◽  
Different Parts

Ensuring sustainability at a tourist destination is a challenge which is faced by many nations. The challenge compounds since short term monetary gains often blind the desire for sustainable development. The term overtourism has gained popularity during the last few years as instances of anti-tourism reactions have been reported from several cities like Venice, Shimla, Barcelona, etc. An acceptable solution for countering overtourism has not yet been found because of the subjectivity and complexity of the situation. This chapter focuses on deconstructing the situation of overtourism in different parts of the world and how de-marketing can be used as one of the strategies for sustainable tourism. It shows the demarketing structure in marketing framework by modifying the 5As of tourism. It also shows the marketing mix framework within the domain of demarketing. It provides an insight into the role of de-marketing in striking a balance between the interests of local communities and stakeholders on one hand and enhancing the tourist experience at a destination on the other.

Community Concept Drawing: A Participatory Visual Method for Incorporating Local Knowledge into Conceptualization

Field Methods ◽  
2021 ◽  
pp. 1525822X2110147
Author(s):  
Chesney McOmber ◽  
Katharine McNamara ◽  
Sarah L. McKune
Keyword(s):  
International Development ◽  
Local Knowledge ◽  
Common Ground ◽  
Social Research ◽  
Deep Understanding ◽  
Local Communities ◽  
Visual Method ◽  
Fields Of Study ◽  
The World ◽  
Community Concept

Concepts can provide researchers and communities with common ground for communicating and building understandings about the world. However, researchers who engage with communities often encounter unexpected interpretations of concepts in the field. This article introduces Community Concept Drawing (CCD), a participatory visual method aimed at facilitating a deep understanding of how local communities make sense of complex concepts often central to social research. We present the methodological foundations, protocol, and utility of CCD while drawing examples from our case studies in Senegal, Nepal, Morocco, and Kenya to examine the concept of empowerment. While CCD was created to open opportunities for studying empowerment within the field of international development, this article concludes by offering applications for using CCD to examine other concepts in various fields of study.

Social Design for Services Framework

2018 ◽  
Vol 1 (1) ◽  
Author(s):  
Melanie SARANTOU ◽  
Satu MIETTINEN
Keyword(s):  
South Africa ◽  
Sustainable Development ◽  
Research Group ◽  
Design Research ◽  
Service Design ◽  
Social Design ◽  
Practical Action ◽  
The Social ◽  
The World

This paper addresses the fields of social and service design in development contexts, practice-based and constructive design research. A framework for social design for services will be explored through the survey of existing literature, specifically by drawing on eight doctoral theses that were produced by the World Design research group. The work of World Design researcher-designers was guided by a strong ethos of social and service design for development in marginalised communities. The paper also draws on a case study in Namibia and South Africa titled ‘My Dream World’. This case study presents a good example of how the social design for services framework functions in practice during experimentation and research in the field. The social design for services framework transfers the World Design group’s research results into practical action, providing a tool for the facilitation of design and research processes for sustainable development in marginal contexts.

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