Wild foods in Asia
This expert group highlights the importance of wild forest foods and traditional food crops for food security. Many rural and indigenous communities in Asia have through generations developed an extensive knowledge about such food systems, but that expertise is now in decline. The group brings together local communities and experts to document some relevant food species and explore ways of sharing such knowledge. Their work builds on a previous iteration of Non-Timber Forest Products – Exchange Programme led Wild foods, biodiversity and livelihoods expert group.
Indigenous knowledge and practices such as wild foods, forest goods, rainwater harvesting and beekeeping are not just a way to sustain livelihoods, reaffirm identity, but a living guide to navigate modern polycrises.
Discover the vital role of wild foods and traditional crops in strengthening livelihoods, preserving biodiversity, and building cultural resilience against the triple threat of biodiversity loss,...
Indigenous knowledge and practices such as wild foods, forest goods, rainwater harvesting and beekeeping are not just a way to sustain livelihoods, reaffirm identity, but a living guide to navigate modern polycrises.
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Ahead of the UN Food Systems Stocktaking Summit, SIANI organised a webinar where the SIANI expert groups shared insights from their specific contexts.
Join us for a webinar on the 16th of June at 10.30 (CEST) showcasing multisectoral efforts for food system transformation presented by SIANI's expert groups. You will meet researchers and...
The Wild Foods in Asia expert group aims to share insights between villages in different countries.
SIANI's expert group Wild Foods in Asia showcases the important role of wild forest food and traditional crops.
SIANI is welcoming new expert groups that will work on important projects during 2025 and part of 2026.