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TIP develops Digital Toolbox for IFAD on Sustainable and Resilient Indigenous Peoples’ Food Systems for Improved Nutrition

Under the aegis of IFAD and the support of Govt. of Canada, TIP developed a digital toolbox on Sustainable and Resilient Indigenous Peoples’ Food Systems for Improved Nutrition, which was launched at the online Side event of the UN Permanent Forum for Indigenous Issues (UNPFII) 21st session on May 4, 2022. Continue reading

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Agrobiodiversity Book of Meghalaya and Nagaland launched by MLA George Lyngdoh at dissemination workshop

319 foods found in one village of Ri-Bhoi NESFAS organised a State level “Dissemination workshop on findings of Micro-nutrient rich and climate resilient crop species’ ‘ at Khweng on November 9, 2021. Bah George Lyngdoh, MLA Umroi Constituency, Bah Clifford … Continue reading

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NESFAS’ Solar Power Initiative officially launched at Mawpynthymmai, village finally electrified

The Solar Power Initiative under NESFAS’ “No One Shall Be Left Behind Initiative’ ‘ funded by REC was officially launched on the 8th of November 2021 at Mawpynthymmai village. The Solar Power initiative was undertaken to address climate change through sustainable energy, i.e solar energy. Continue reading

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NESFAS launches Vertical Transportation in Nongtraw

NESFAS launched a Vertical Transportation on November 1, 2021 at Nongtraw village. Bah Titosstarwell Chyne, CEM KHADC, who was also the chief guest, inaugurated the event. Continue reading

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Jhum based Indigenous Food System can combat Climate Change

We were very disappointed to learn that Shillong MP, Vincent H Pala, intends to raise the impacts of jhum cultivation among other issues when he attends the parliamentary meeting at the 26th United Nations Climate Change Conference (COP26) to be … Continue reading

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Himalayan Rocket Stoves keep the fire burning in Community Halls and Mei-Ramew Cafes with minimal firewood

In many of the indigenous communities from Meghalaya and Nagaland, firewood continues to be the main source of fuel to power houses. Alternate fuels like charcoal, which are burnt in small metal stoves are seen as secondary to firewood while the use of natural gas and electricity is irregular in many homes owing to high expenses. Continue reading

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