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Learn about the vital role that Indigenous Peoples and local communities play in restoring degraded land with this infographic from Biodiversity and Ecosystem Services Network (BES-Net) 👇

Indigenous people's have learnt to live in harmony with nature because they understand that thier livelihoods directly depend on the ecosystem services it provides. For any project that involves indigenous people to truly work, we need to come out of our Ivory towers and the assumptions that just because we have a list of letters after our names we know best. Instead we need to adopt a community based participatory approach, and learn from their wisdom and knowledge, let them take the lead in designing appropriate solutions for themselves. Then and only then can we address issues like environmental justice and land degradation.

Learn about the vital role that Indigenous Peoples and local communities play in restoring degraded land with this infographic from Biodiversity and Ecosystem Services Network (BES-Net) 👇

How do indigenous community helps in restoration of Land . An important must read post.

The knowledge and wisdom passed down from many generations through words and traditions strengthen the decision-making process in natural resource management. This is one of the most interesting fields of research, and precisely mine!

Ingenious people from around the world. Archimedes, the ancient Greek mathematician and inventor, was tasked with determining whether a crown was made of pure gold. He had a brilliant idea while taking a bath: he realized that the volume of water displaced by the crown would be equal to its own volume. By comparing the crown’s volume to that of an equal weight of gold, he could determine its purity. Legend has it that he shouted “Eureka!” and ran naked through the streets of Syracuse to share his discovery. Leonardo da Vinci, the Renaissance polymath, was not only a painter but also an inventor. He designed numerous machines, including a flying machine, a scuba suit, and a mechanical knight. Although many of his inventions were never built during his lifetime. Hedy Lamarr, the Hollywood actress, was also a brilliant inventor. During World War II, she co-developed a frequency-hopping system for radio-controlled torpedoes. This technology laid the groundwork for modern spread-spectrum communication, including Wi-Fi and Bluetooth. Imagine the glamorous actress secretly working on cutting-edge technology Nikola Tesla, the Serbian-American inventor, was known for his eccentric behavior. He claimed to receive inspiration from pigeons and had a strong aversion to germs. Tesla also believed he could communicate with extraterrestrial beings and once claimed to have received signals from Mars. In 1903, Mary Anderson patented the first practical windshield wiper. She observed that streetcar drivers struggled to see during rainy weather, so she designed a manually operated device to keep windshields clear. Her invention paved the way for safer driving conditions and is still in use today. Alan Turing, the British mathematician and computer scientist, played a crucial role in breaking the German Enigma code during World War II. His work at Bletchley Park helped shorten the war and laid the foundation for modern computing. Grace Hopper, a pioneering computer scientist, discovered the first “bug” in a computer system. While working on the Mark II computer, she found a moth trapped in a relay, causing a malfunction. She taped the insect to her logbook and wrote, “First actual case of a bug being found.” Hopper’s contributions to programming languages and software development are legendary. Thomas Edison, the American inventor, held over 1,000 patents. His most famous invention is the practical electric light bulb, but he also developed the phonograph, motion picture camera, and alkaline storage battery. Edison’s relentless pursuit of innovation and his famous quote, “I have not failed. I’ve just found 10,000 ways that won’t work,” inspire inventors to this day. Ada Lovelace, an English mathematician, is often considered the world’s first computer programmer. In the mid-19th century, she collaborated with Charles Babbage on his Analytical Engine. Lovelace wrote detailed notes, including an algorithm for the machine

Knowledge is power. It is essential to keep learning from each other. This infographic shows the importance of strong communities and how their combined insights contributes to a thriving environment. Together, we can reforest the world 🌳

Restoration projects benefit when Indigenous and local knowledge of the land is honored. But for too long, Indigenous Peoples were left out of decisions about land use—even for conservation projects that involve the land on which they have lived for generations. Free, prior and informed consent (FPIC) is a process that honors the right to self-determination. It's an important part of any reforestation project that will impact Indigenous lands or communities. Learn more about FPIC: https://lnkd.in/eyeZ99jQ

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Restoring native plants is essential for preserving the biodiversity and health of the Sagebrush Sea. Discover how TNC scientists and partners in Wyoming are collaborating to boost the survival rate of native seedlings⬇️ https://lnkd.in/gcv_p4fA