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Indigenous Knowledge +Science and Technology = DM2009 Winners

By on December 7, 2009 in Of Interest

Nine DM2009 winners will use the centuries-old knowledge of Indigenous Peoples to adapt to destructive climate change — but often leveraged with modern science and technology. Here’s how old and new will be joined in several winning projects. Read the full article at The World Bank blog …

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Tribe teams with Google to make stand in Amazon

By on October 26, 2009 in Of Interest

The chief of an endangered Amazon tribe unveiled the product of an unusual partnership with Google Inc. that pairs high tech with indigenous knowledge in an effort to rescue ancient rain forests and a dying culture. Almir Surui, speaking at the 20th annual Bioneers Conference in San Rafael, showcased Google Earth images years in the [...]

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