The fate of the forest peoples, as illustrated by the case of the Yanomami-indians in Brazil. Emphasis is being put on attempts to better attune traditional and western health care systems. Medicinal plants are also considered as important non-timber products, and as such can be a viable alternative to destructive forms of forest exploitation. The controversies surrounding Biodiversity Prospecting between the North and South are covered with the recommendation that the important issues of indigenous property rights and profit sharing are fairly dealt with. Data are provided to confirm the view of the World Health Organisation that herbal medicines can be less expensive than their pharmaceutical equivalents.
Audiotapes summarising the main contents of the exhibition and a youth programme are available.
We regret it is unavailable to those people unable to climb stairs.