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Climate change and culture of conservation among the Bishnois of Rajasthan, India by Bikku

December 2018

December 2018

In book: Climate Change: Combating through Science and Technology (pp.47-62)
Publisher: M/s Bisen singh Mahenda pal singh-Dehra Dun amd IIFM-Bhopal

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University College London

The paper focuses on the interaction between the Bishnoi community in Rajasthan, India and their environment and their religious beliefs and practices plays an important role in natural resources management in the harsh desert climatic condition. The Bishnois are followers their religious principles, to protect the trees, animals, birds, water and other nature resources since the 15th century A. D.

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