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Building financial capacity for conservation in Mt. Elgon, Kenya AfricaArticleCIPDPCommunity-led conservationKenyaSustainable livelihoods
02.07.26

Building financial capacity for conservation in Mt. Elgon, Kenya

Access to financial skills and capital is something many Indigenous communities have long gone without.Through land use plans and sustainable livelihood activities as part of the Transformative Pathways project, that gap is beginning to close as nine community-based organisations (CBOs) across three regions have received…
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Rotational Farming – a cultural practice of the Pga K’nyau people in Thailand ArticleAsiaPASDSustainable livelihoodsThailandTraditional and local knowledge
17.06.26

Rotational Farming – a cultural practice of the Pga K’nyau people in Thailand

Rotational farming is a cultural practice and traditional wisdom in the livelihood of the Pga K'nyau people. The diversity within rotational fields reflects the fertility of the land, as it involves growing multiple crops simultaneously in the same area, including rice, chillies, pumpkins, melons, sesame,…
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The Secret Raw – Documentary series on the roots of Indigenous Food in Thailand PASDSustainable livelihoodsThailandTraditional and local knowledgeVideo
17.06.26

The Secret Raw – Documentary series on the roots of Indigenous Food in Thailand

The Secret Raw is a collection of food documentaries that share stories from various Indigenous communities in Thailand. It explores their knowledge of managing food and natural resources, revealing the secrets hidden within their traditions. Episode 1: Seeds of Hope: 'Na Tae Ka' - A…
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Gag-ay: Chants, Stories, Nourishment ArticleAsiaCountryPartnersPhilippinesPIKPRegionSustainable livelihoodsThemesTraditional and local knowledgeTypeUncategorised
09.08.25

Gag-ay: Chants, Stories, Nourishment

Among the Igorot peoples, traditional vocal music is very popular. Just like traditional instrumental music such as gong, bamboo, and drum music, vocal music is a way for the Igorot peoples to commune, exchange thoughts, tell news and stories, and rekindle their bond as indigenous…
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Janet and the Weavers in the Mountain of Mt. Elgon, Kenya AfricaBlogCIPDPCommunity-led conservationFPPKenyaSustainable livelihoodsTraditional and local knowledgeUncategorised
23.06.25

Janet and the Weavers in the Mountain of Mt. Elgon, Kenya

Blog article by Susana Núñez Lendo Janet Chemtai introduces herself: "I represent all the indigenous women across the mountain." . The mountain is Mount Elgon, an extinct volcano on the border between Uganda and Kenya. She is an Ogiek leader, chairwoman of the Chepkitale Women…
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Baguio’s Home Gardeners Celebrate Biodiversity Day 2025 ArticleAsiaPhilippinesPIKPSustainable livelihoodsTraditional and local knowledge
04.06.25

Baguio’s Home Gardeners Celebrate Biodiversity Day 2025

In Baguio City, a thriving community of home gardeners is doing their part to address biodiversity loss and build a more sustainable city. Their collective work contributes to local food security and the preservation of traditional practices and biodiversity.To celebrate International Day for Biological Diversity…
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Transformative Pathways Marks AIPP’s Largest Biodiversity Day Celebration AfricaAIPPArticleAsiaCommunity-led conservationIINIMPECTInternational processesKenyaLand and resource rightsLMPASDPhilippinesPIKPSustainable livelihoodsThailandTraditional and local knowledgeVideo
01.06.25

Transformative Pathways Marks AIPP’s Largest Biodiversity Day Celebration

In a powerful expression of solidarity and shared purpose, Transformative Pathways partners from Thailand, the Philippines, and Kenya proudly joined regional Pathways partner - the Asia Indigenous Peoples Pact (AIPP) in celebration of the 2025 International Day for Biological Diversity, commemorating the adoption of the…
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