Incorporating environmentally sound traditional practices

This strategy features in the framework of Agenda 21 as formulated at UNCED (Rio de Janeiro, 1992), now coordinated by the United Nations Commission on Sustainable Development and implemented through national and local authorities. Agenda 21 recommends undertaking pilot projects that combine environmental protection and development functions with particular emphasis on some of the traditional environmental management practices or systems that have a good impact on the environment.

1. Utilizing traditional indigenous skills
2. Reviving technology

1. Strengthening traditional sustainable agriculture

1. Involving local communities in the conservation of plant genetic resources
2. Instituting integrated management of water catchments
3. Developing profitable new skills
4. Combating drought