
Journal of Zoological and Botanical Gardens, Journal Year: 2024, Volume and Issue: 5(2), P. 260 - 275
Published: May 31, 2024
Botanic gardens are increasingly important agents of plant research and conservation. A large number botanic have been established throughout the globe since mid-20th century to pursue new socio-environmental missions. Others, with histories that span centuries, also undergone a deep transformation in context growing attention matters sustainability. Bridging key aspects scholarly literature on genesis botanical garden institution Europe its legacy, this article presents re-invention these as institutions conservation, sustainability, social engagement they renew their relevance contemporary world. This proceeds by covering three focal points. First, it summarizes emergence association rise modern science, nation-state, colonialism, empire-building. Second, accounts current scientific biodiversity conservation endeavours reflexive engagements historical legacies, decolonization initiatives, Third, points beyond focus European institution, identifying more widely encompassing body scholarship puts forth frameworks for understanding role global scale.
Language: Английский