1.1 Introduction
During the past, traditional knowledge has contributed a lot in sustainable practices and living but the knowledge seems to be disappearing at present. This might happened due to either the new generations do not want to accept and apply those knowledge or those knowledge are not transformed to other generations (Parajuli & Das, 2013).
1.2 What is traditional knowledge?
There are other names for traditional knowledge such as local knowledge and indigenous knowledge.(J.Appl).(Payyappallimana & Koke, 2010) These terms have varied interpretations and may not fully represent the exact characterization. The term ‘traditional’ may obscure the ability of traditional knowledge to undergo adaptation and change according to context and time.On the other hand, ‘indigenous’ may refer to community centricity whereas the term ‘local’ may lack specificity (ICSU, 2002).
Previously, Warren and Cashman had introduced traditional knowledge as the sum of knowledge and experience that in dealing with known and unfamiliar problems obtained by a society and also a basis for making decisions and facing the challenges (Parajuli & Das, 2013). They tried to highlight that indigenous people decide on their own how to use the resources that is derived from the nature for their survival …show more content…
They emphasized the need to appreciate and encourage the use of traditional knowledge for various form of human effort (Kothari, 2007). In June 2006, the UN Declaration on Indigenous Peoples, endorsed by the UN Human Rights Council stated that appreciating traditional knowledge, cultures and also practices contributes to sustainable development and environment. Traditional knowledge is also important in economy sectors such as household good and
During the past, traditional knowledge has contributed a lot in sustainable practices and living but the knowledge seems to be disappearing at present. This might happened due to either the new generations do not want to accept and apply those knowledge or those knowledge are not transformed to other generations (Parajuli & Das, 2013).
1.2 What is traditional knowledge?
There are other names for traditional knowledge such as local knowledge and indigenous knowledge.(J.Appl).(Payyappallimana & Koke, 2010) These terms have varied interpretations and may not fully represent the exact characterization. The term ‘traditional’ may obscure the ability of traditional knowledge to undergo adaptation and change according to context and time.On the other hand, ‘indigenous’ may refer to community centricity whereas the term ‘local’ may lack specificity (ICSU, 2002).
Previously, Warren and Cashman had introduced traditional knowledge as the sum of knowledge and experience that in dealing with known and unfamiliar problems obtained by a society and also a basis for making decisions and facing the challenges (Parajuli & Das, 2013). They tried to highlight that indigenous people decide on their own how to use the resources that is derived from the nature for their survival …show more content…
They emphasized the need to appreciate and encourage the use of traditional knowledge for various form of human effort (Kothari, 2007). In June 2006, the UN Declaration on Indigenous Peoples, endorsed by the UN Human Rights Council stated that appreciating traditional knowledge, cultures and also practices contributes to sustainable development and environment. Traditional knowledge is also important in economy sectors such as household good and