NST2601
ASSIGNMENT NO 3, 2024
JULY 27, 2024
[COMPANY NAME]
[Company address]
, QUESTION 1: [10 MARKS]
In your own words, explain what you understand by the following terms:
indigenous knowledge
indigenous knowledge systems (IKS)
traditional knowledge
traditional ecological knowledge (TEK)
traditional environmental knowledge
Certainly! Here’s a breakdown of each term in my own words:
a) "Indigenous Knowledge": Indigenous peoples' knowledge systems, practices, and beliefs about their environment,
culture, and community practices are referred to here. It frequently derives from experiences, observations, and
relationships with the land that have been passed down through generations. This information is one of a kind to
explicit networks and mirrors their perspective, values, and lifestyles.
b) **Indigenous Information Frameworks (IKS)**: IKS envelop the intricate organizations of information, practices,
and convictions that native networks use to connect with their current circumstance and complete their regular
routines. It emphasizes indigenous peoples' understanding of and sustainable resource management, as well as the
cultural, spiritual, and social dimensions of knowledge. IKS are comprehensive and established in the authentic and
social settings of the local area.
c) "Traditional Knowledge": This term refers to the practices, beliefs, and knowledge that a community has
developed over time. It provides information about the local fauna and flora, agricultural practices, remedies for
health problems, and cultural practices. Not at all like native information, conventional information can likewise be
tracked down in non-native networks and isn't really connected to a particular native legacy.
d) **Traditional Environmental Information (TEK)**: TEK is a subset of customary information that explicitly
addresses the comprehension and the executives of biological systems and normal assets. It envelops the natural
information held by native people groups, including their perceptions of nearby ecological changes, economical
practices, and associations with untamed life and plants. A holistic approach to nature and the interdependence of
species are frequently emphasized in TEK.
e) **Traditional Environmental Knowledge**: This term is similar to TEK and describes the community's body of
knowledge about their environment, including how to use and conserve natural resources. It centers around the
association among individuals and their current circumstance, reflecting social practices that advance stewardship
and supportability. The practices of agriculture, hunting, fishing, and land use that are influenced by cultural
traditions and local experiences are examples of traditional environmental knowledge. The significance of local
practices and knowledge in comprehending and managing the environment in a way that preserves cultural heritage
and is sustainable is emphasized in each of these ideas. 2nd Question: [20 Points] In the context of society and the
environment, discuss both previous and current scientists. The job of researchers in the public arena and the climate
has advanced altogether throughout the long term. By and large, researchers were much of the time seen as
disengaged figures working in labs or colleges, their disclosures now and again by implication affecting society. In any
case, as open consciousness of logical issues has expanded, so too has the obligation of researchers to draw in with
cultural and ecological difficulties. ### Former Researchers 1. Isaac Newton, who lived from 1643 to 1727, is credited
with laying the groundwork for classical mechanics. His laws of movement and general attractive energy changed the
logical scene as well as impacted cultural idea in the Time of Illumination. Newton's thoughts supported a more
exact way to deal with science and encouraged a public hunger for information and innovative advancement, which
eventually added to the Modern Transformation. 2. **Charles Darwin (1809-1882)**: Darwin's hypothesis of
development by regular determination was progressive, testing laid out sees on species and creation. His work set
off extreme cultural discussions and was urgent in outlining conversations around science, morals, and the exchange
ASSIGNMENT NO 3, 2024
JULY 27, 2024
[COMPANY NAME]
[Company address]
, QUESTION 1: [10 MARKS]
In your own words, explain what you understand by the following terms:
indigenous knowledge
indigenous knowledge systems (IKS)
traditional knowledge
traditional ecological knowledge (TEK)
traditional environmental knowledge
Certainly! Here’s a breakdown of each term in my own words:
a) "Indigenous Knowledge": Indigenous peoples' knowledge systems, practices, and beliefs about their environment,
culture, and community practices are referred to here. It frequently derives from experiences, observations, and
relationships with the land that have been passed down through generations. This information is one of a kind to
explicit networks and mirrors their perspective, values, and lifestyles.
b) **Indigenous Information Frameworks (IKS)**: IKS envelop the intricate organizations of information, practices,
and convictions that native networks use to connect with their current circumstance and complete their regular
routines. It emphasizes indigenous peoples' understanding of and sustainable resource management, as well as the
cultural, spiritual, and social dimensions of knowledge. IKS are comprehensive and established in the authentic and
social settings of the local area.
c) "Traditional Knowledge": This term refers to the practices, beliefs, and knowledge that a community has
developed over time. It provides information about the local fauna and flora, agricultural practices, remedies for
health problems, and cultural practices. Not at all like native information, conventional information can likewise be
tracked down in non-native networks and isn't really connected to a particular native legacy.
d) **Traditional Environmental Information (TEK)**: TEK is a subset of customary information that explicitly
addresses the comprehension and the executives of biological systems and normal assets. It envelops the natural
information held by native people groups, including their perceptions of nearby ecological changes, economical
practices, and associations with untamed life and plants. A holistic approach to nature and the interdependence of
species are frequently emphasized in TEK.
e) **Traditional Environmental Knowledge**: This term is similar to TEK and describes the community's body of
knowledge about their environment, including how to use and conserve natural resources. It centers around the
association among individuals and their current circumstance, reflecting social practices that advance stewardship
and supportability. The practices of agriculture, hunting, fishing, and land use that are influenced by cultural
traditions and local experiences are examples of traditional environmental knowledge. The significance of local
practices and knowledge in comprehending and managing the environment in a way that preserves cultural heritage
and is sustainable is emphasized in each of these ideas. 2nd Question: [20 Points] In the context of society and the
environment, discuss both previous and current scientists. The job of researchers in the public arena and the climate
has advanced altogether throughout the long term. By and large, researchers were much of the time seen as
disengaged figures working in labs or colleges, their disclosures now and again by implication affecting society. In any
case, as open consciousness of logical issues has expanded, so too has the obligation of researchers to draw in with
cultural and ecological difficulties. ### Former Researchers 1. Isaac Newton, who lived from 1643 to 1727, is credited
with laying the groundwork for classical mechanics. His laws of movement and general attractive energy changed the
logical scene as well as impacted cultural idea in the Time of Illumination. Newton's thoughts supported a more
exact way to deal with science and encouraged a public hunger for information and innovative advancement, which
eventually added to the Modern Transformation. 2. **Charles Darwin (1809-1882)**: Darwin's hypothesis of
development by regular determination was progressive, testing laid out sees on species and creation. His work set
off extreme cultural discussions and was urgent in outlining conversations around science, morals, and the exchange
