The utility of knowledge in the conservation and sustainable use of biological resources, held by traditional custodians of land, is specifically addressed in the Convention on Biological Diversity 1992 (CBD). This article considers the role of the World Intellectual Property Organisation (WIPO) in ...
who are custodians of the land, at the centre of the conflicts between mining companies and local communities affected by mining operations (Capps, 2010, 2016; Fine and Rustomjee, 1996; Leonard, 2019). Such conflicts in Zimbabwe and South Africa are most pronounced in the platinum mining indus...
Local traditional authorities paradoxically play the role of state facilitators in the process, rather than serving as custodians of the populations they represent. Policy implications The article concludes that such pernicious land acquisition would not have been successful without the active collaboration ...
Data was analysed thematically.The study shows that in all the three areas, traditional authorities are involved in land dispute settlements owing to their position as the legitimate custodians of land. Settlement outcomes from these dispute resolution processes are also readily accepted by parties. ...
According to tradition, before Okulu’s custodians from Ile Asunluwa/Asunlua can release him to the streets, they must give a two-week notice, “Itadogun,” with the consent of the Oba and traditional chiefs. This is due to Okulu’s supernatural abilities, capable of awe-inspiring feats....
Only certain custodians offer self-directed IRAs, and they charge hefty fees for these accounts, including transaction fees, account setup fees, annual fees, and fees per asset. These fees could easily exceed hundreds of dollars annually, depending on the size of the account, because the ...
We acknowledge and pay respect to the traditional owners and custodians of land and sea country all around the world and recognize their collective wisdom and knowledge. We specifically extend our deep gratitude to the Elders and knowledge holders of the Indigenous Peoples highlighted throughout this...
Building on the agro-ecological practices prevailing in the Centre and South regions, and on the basis of theory, observations, interviews and participatory system analysis through a workshop with the custodians of traditional/local knowledge and agro-ecological practices, the study explores their ...
Traditional villages play a pivotal role as custodians of Chinese cultural heritage, encapsulating the essence of rural cultural heritage amid the backdrop of rural revitalization. Nevertheless, as the urban–rural divide continues to expand, the disappearance of these traditional villages has emerged as...
Bapedi traditional healers of Blouberg are custodians of indigenous knowledge on medicinal plants of this region. They provide primary health care to a large number of people in the Blouberg area of South Africa. There is concern that this profession is dying out, which may be detrimental to th...