ABSTRACT
Organic farming of coffee among Taiwan’s Indigenous communities has rapidly emerged as a vital farming occupation with the potential to provide much-needed socioeconomic support for this community. In Taiwan, Indigenous communities are often in marginalized positions. They make up less...
Comment
You may also like
Agritourism Potential Among Taiwan’s Indigenous Communities, with Emphasis on Organic Coffee Farming
2024.07.12
471
2025.06.24
673
ABSTRACT
The primary objective of this research is to explore the potential of utilizing nipa (Nypa fruticans) fruit flour in the production of cookies. An experimental research methodology was utilized. Three different nipa flours were prepared by drying them for varying durations: Flour A (1...
2018.11.21
1,514
INTRODUCTION
Massive uses of indigenous plants of local origin have potential to increase global food production and local variation to different environmental humans’ habits. Developing the rare crop creates the potential to diversify food production toward limited number of crops by...
The UN today recognized three new World Restoration Flagships in Australia, Canada and South Africa, anchored in Indigenous Peoples and local knowledge. Announced ahead of the 7th UN Environment Assembly (UNEA-7), the new initiatives support agrifood systems, biodiversity and climate goals.
Jointly led by the United Nations Environment Programme (UNEP) and the Food and Agriculture Organization of the United Nations (FAO), the awards are announced under the UN Decade on Ecosystem Restoration (2021–2030). The World Restoration Flagships represent some of the most ambitious, science-based and inclusive examples of restoration in action.
“Real ecosystem restoration is accomplished from the ground up,” said FAO Director-General QU Dongyu. “With Indigenous Peoples and local communities at the center, these new Flagships demonstrate the power of partnerships that bridge ancient wisdom with modern innovation, while strengthening agrifood systems, biodiversity and food diversity, and climate resilience.”
“One hectare at a time, governments, communities and partners are restoring forests, grasslands, shrublands, coastlines and marine environments,” said Inger Andersen, Executive Director of UNEP. “By combining lessons from Indigenous Peoples with modern science, we are restoring damaged ecosystems. One hectare at a time.”
Shellfish Reef Building Program – Australia
Australia’s once-abundant shellfish reefs – comprising oysters and mussels– have become critically endangered by overharvesting, sedimentation and pollution, among others. Between 2021 and 2023, The Nature Conservancy and the Australian Government embarked on the Reef Builder programme to rebuild these vital coastal ecosystems at 13 locations around the southern coastline, in partnership with local communities. The Nature Conservancy continues this partnership-based work to restore native shellfish reefs across 30 percent of their original locations around Australia’s expansive coast by 2030.
“Shellfish reefs are natural solutions to some of our greatest conservation challenges, and Reef Builder has shown that restoring them at a national scale is not only possible—it’s transformative,” said Australia’s Minister for the Environment and Water, Murray Watt. “This recognition as a UN World Restoration Flagship highlights Australia’s leadership in marine ecosystem recovery. Reef Builder is delivering real benefits for nature and communities alike; supporting local jobs, strengthening coastal resilience, and revitalising biodiversity along our shorelines.”
Read more here.