Advancing ethnobiology for the ecological transition and a more inclusive and just world: a comprehensive framework for the next 20 years

Journal of Ethnobiology and Ethnomedicine, Год журнала: 2024, Номер 20(1)

Опубликована: Фев. 15, 2024

Abstract This opinion piece, written by ethnobiologists from different parts of the world, emphasizes importance ethnobiology research in advancing contemporary biology, natural resource management, biodiversity conservation, sustainable development, and, especially, contributing to ecological transition and more just inclusive world. To achieve these goals, it is essential develop collaborate with social groups that live close relationship nature activities, such as Indigenous Peoples Local Communities (IPLC), well Afro-descendants other Marginalized, Minority or Minoritized (AMMC). Ethnobiology can identify provide locally appropriate solutions local problems, enabling management at landscape level. The text explores important aspects need be considered guide future next 20 years, aiming integrate amplify previous discussions held discipline points demand ongoing attention. paper highlights reflections diverse researchers, emphasizing how embrace perspectives employ rigorous analysis complex phenomena toward effective policies practices. approach holds potential address challenges planet currently facing coming decades.

Язык: Английский

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The potential for Indigenous-led conservation in urbanized landscapes in Canada

Frontiers in Human Dynamics, Год журнала: 2024, Номер 6

Опубликована: Апрель 5, 2024

Indigenous Protected and Conserved Areas (IPCAs) are an important pathway governance system for area-based conservation led by Peoples. While IPCAs have been established across rural northern regions of Canada, they received little attention in urbanized landscapes, even though all Canada’s urban areas coincide with First Nations, Inuit, Métis territory (and thereby underlying jurisdiction) the majority Peoples country live centers. federal government is process establishing six new national parks has committed to working local governments organizations planning. This study examined potential strengthening participation planning, governance, management, including establishment (UIPCAs). The results spatial analyses territory, a review relevant domestic international policy interviews leaders illuminate forms that grounded rights responsibilities reflective knowledge systems biocultural priorities. However, it remains be seen how Indigenous-led conservation, such as UIPCAs, can fit operate within proposed initiatives, Urban National Parks Program, which do not currently foreground green space.

Язык: Английский

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Political Ethnobiology

Ethnobiology and Conservation, Год журнала: 2024, Номер 13

Опубликована: Июль 12, 2024

Indigenous peoples and local communities continue to suffer various violations ethnocide. Their knowledge systems biodiversity management practices, which are fundamental overcoming the central crises of today, under threat. Consolidating a political approach in Ethnobiology can contribute struggles rights Peoples Local Communities. Therefore, we present (i) brief history Ethnobiology, (ii) conceptual theoretical contributions an anti-oppressive (iii) proposal for programmatic synthesis Political (iv) examples investigations concrete actions field Ethnobiology.

Язык: Английский

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A mixed method evaluation of ecosystem services and services-to-ecosystems illuminates culturally important trees in a settled landscape

Ecosystems and People, Год журнала: 2025, Номер 21(1)

Опубликована: Янв. 30, 2025

Biodiversity loss can lead to losses in ecological functions, ecosystem services, and cultural values. Yet, literature that empirically relates species' importance is scarce. We investigate tree a settled landscape Canada by combining biophysical plot sampling (n = 122) semi-structured interviews 31). examined relationships between importance, services (benefits from trees), services-to-ecosystems (actions toward the abundance, mortality, modification of trees. found abundance generally correlated with emphasis. Maple was most biophysically abundant culturally important tree, associated greatest diversity services. However, some trees were mentioned disproportionately more frequently than their likely due high mortality case ash apples. Apple linked diverse services-to-ecosystems. Our findings suggest provisioning services-to-ecosystems, which may, turn, influence these genera on landscape. This connection could be potential lever for wider biocultural conservation. study contributes ongoing discussions about highlights understanding human-nature relationships. The results have implications protected area management, suggesting reduced human-tree interactions negatively impact

Язык: Английский

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Exploring the links between agrobiodiversity and socioeconomic factors in urban homegardens of Bogotá, Colombia

Urban forestry & urban greening, Год журнала: 2025, Номер unknown, С. 128824 - 128824

Опубликована: Апрель 1, 2025

Язык: Английский

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The contemporary challenge for ethical research involving the knowledge of indigenous peoples and local communities and afro-descendants and other marginalized, minority, or minoritized groups

Journal of Ethnobiology and Ethnomedicine, Год журнала: 2025, Номер 21(1)

Опубликована: Апрель 26, 2025

Abstract The publication of ethnobiological data raises crucial ethical questions regarding the rights Indigenous Peoples and Local Communities (IPLC) Afro-descendants other Marginalized, Minority, or Minoritized (AMMC). While ethnobiology as a discipline is rooted in principles that emphasize respect appreciation for these communities, question remains: Is publishing always respectful knowledge holders’ rights? This article argues answer contingent on how research conducted, consent obtained, handled disseminated. We need nuanced approach goes beyond compliance with guidelines embraces epistemic justice, equitable benefit-sharing, genuine co-production knowledge. By distinguishing between raw traditional systematized within scientific paradigms, we highlight potential risks misappropriation epistemological implications translating diverse systems into western frameworks. also discuss limitations Free, Prior, Informed Consent (FPIC) safeguard propose alternative strategies ensuring IPLC AMMC autonomy production process. Finally, advocate hybrid transformative to fostering collaborations researchers communities. embedding considerations at every stage process, argue can evolve actively contributes social sustainability, recognition epistemologies.

Язык: Английский

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Enhancing Editorial Standards and Introducing the New Checklist Section of the Ethnobiology and Conservation

Ethnobiology and Conservation, Год журнала: 2024, Номер 13

Опубликована: Март 7, 2024

As the editors-in-chief of Ethnobiology and Conservation, we would like to highlight significant changes implemented enhance our editorial standards introduce a new section, CHECKLIST.In recent years, have observed an increase in number articles submitted for review journal.However, it is essential acknowledge that approximately 60% these undergo desk rejection before entering peer-review process.This rate underscores need more rigorous submission criteria.Ethnobiology Conservation has established clear criteria be considered peer ensure quality relevance published articles.These include adherence guidelines, appropriate formatting, research impact, scientific rigor.Stay up-to-date with latest developments ethnobiology, check out proposal documents (see Albuquerque et al. 2023Albuquerque , 2024aAlbuquerque 2024b;; McAlvay 2021; Vandebroek 2023).These are anyone looking publish this area, as they provide guidance best practices conducting reporting on ethnobiology research.We draw inspiration paraphrase Orr (2023) ten recommendations aimed at facilitating smooth navigation process papers

Язык: Английский

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Exploring Urban Ethnobotany: A Case Study of Medicinal Plants Traded in Gede Hardjonagoro Market, Surakarta, Indonesia

Tropical Journal of Natural Product Research, Год журнала: 2024, Номер 8(4)

Опубликована: Май 1, 2024

The former royal city of Surakarta, Indonesia, is renowned for a uniquely cosmopolitan culture,blending high Javanese traditions with various peranakan (mixed ethnicity). This unique culturalfusion has facilitated the exchange knowledge, particularly in relation to usage plantsas phytomedicine by urban populace. Therefore, this study aimed explore variety, utility,and phytogeography available at Gede Hardjonagoro Market (Pasar Gede), themain market Surakarta and Greater Solo Area (GSA). An ethnobotanical approach was usedcombining semi-structured interviews, participative observation, documentation. utilityof plants assessed through descriptive quantitative approach, using Use Value (UV) andFidelity Level (FL) metrics. results showed that total 76 species were found from 39families medicinal currently on sale Pasar Gede. Zingiber officinale Roscoe had thehighest UV, while 7 highest FL (100%) including Elephantopus scaber forhepatitis, Sonchus arvensis urolithiasis, Gynura pseudochina mastitis.Furthermore, Caesalpinia sappan pruritis, Myristica fragrans Piper cubeba fordiarrhea, as well Curcuma heynaena helminthiasis. Most native toIndomalayan realm (50 species), divided into Indochinese (21 Indian (12 SundaShelf (9 others (8 only 8 Java Island. resultsimplied trade routes cultural among ethnic group contributed tothe diversity Surakarta.

Язык: Английский

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Directions In Brazilian Ethnobiology

Ethnobiology Letters, Год журнала: 2023, Номер 14(1), С. 69 - 79

Опубликована: Дек. 11, 2023

This manuscript examines the prevailing trends within field of ethnobiology in Brazil and highlights its departure from traditional dichotomy that partitions ethnobiological inquiry into utilitarian cognitive perspectives. Instead an extensive review diverse perspectives Brazilian landscape, this article primarily author’s specific viewpoint. As such, paper outlines some orientations inventive trajectories field, emphasizing their origin rich academic legacy Brazil.

Язык: Английский

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Raising Awareness of Plant Biodiversity and Combating Zoocentrism with Citizen Science: A Case Study of Undergraduate Students Pursuing Animal-Related Degrees in Northeast Brazil

Human Ecology, Год журнала: 2024, Номер unknown

Опубликована: Окт. 21, 2024

Abstract Low plant awareness has been described for the general public, academics, and students from elementary to university level. Here we describe proportion of plants in biodiversity inventories conducted by 110 undergraduate enrolled animal-related degrees at a rural Brazilian university. Observations were collected during three practical courses submitted global citizen-science platform. Students predetermined number observations months, which probably contributed similar temporal patterns animal observations. In total, represented 60% plants-to-animals ratio per student was not affected gender. While better represented, most depicted planted urban trees other cultivated or potted plants. Being sessile, are easier observe photograph than animals. Using platform can increase perception as an essential part local biodiversity, building ground conservation.

Язык: Английский

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