Transformative governance based on local ecological knowledge is impossible without genuine inclusion of indigenous peoples and local communities in NW Patagonia

In addressing the question, “Does local, national, and international governance have a primary role in shaping the resilience of local ecological knowledge (LEK)?”, I first emphasize the importance of ethnobiology in highlighting effective local biodiversity governance practices employed by Indige...

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Autor principal: Ladio, Ana H.
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Publicado: Springer Nature 2025
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Resilience
Knowledge systems
Sustainable solutions
Patagonia
Ciencias de la Tierra y Medio Ambiente
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spelling I22-R178-uncomaid-187242025-06-10T13:23:20Z Transformative governance based on local ecological knowledge is impossible without genuine inclusion of indigenous peoples and local communities in NW Patagonia Ladio, Ana H. Resilience Knowledge systems Sustainable solutions Patagonia Ciencias de la Tierra y Medio Ambiente In addressing the question, “Does local, national, and international governance have a primary role in shaping the resilience of local ecological knowledge (LEK)?”, I first emphasize the importance of ethnobiology in highlighting effective local biodiversity governance practices employed by Indigenous Peoples and local communities (IPLCs). The sustainable management of these territories, showcases the deep connection between communities and their Local ecological knowledge (LEK), which has been vital in adapting to socio-environmental challenges and foster- ing sustainable practices. Case studies from Northern Patagonia, Argentina, illustrate how these communities have largely adapted to new circumstances on their own, despite ongoing challenges. However, despite its importance for multi-level governance, the integration of IPLCs into the decision-making processes of national and international institutions, especially those responsible for policy, remains inadequate. For example, national governments have often played a marginal or even counterproductive role in strengthening LEK resilience. This is partly due to a failure to foster social cohesion after a long history of societal whitening, which hinders empathy towards Indigenous Peo- ples. I propose a more inclusive approach to knowledge co-production, grounded in robust ethnobiological evidence. While this is not a complete solution, it can contribute to greater appreciation and empathy for IPLCs. This would foster collaborative efforts, uniting IPLCs, scientists and policymakers to achieve transformative governance where LEK is genuinely valued and integrated into decision-making processes at all levels. Fil: Ladio, Ana H. Universidad Nacional del Comahue. Centro Regional Universitario Bariloche; Argentina. Fil: Ladio, Ana H. Consejo Nacional de Investigaciones Científicas y Técnicas. Instituto de Investigaciones en Biodiversidad y Medioambiente; Argentina. 2025 2025-05-27T15:55:22Z 2025-05-27T15:55:22Z Articulo article acceptedVersion https://rdi.uncoma.edu.ar/handle/uncomaid/18724 eng https://doi.org/10.1186/s13002-024-00751-3 Atribución-NoComercial-CompartirIgual 4.0 https://creativecommons.org/licenses/by-nc-sa/4.0/ application/pdf pp.1-6 application/pdf Springer Nature Journal of Ethnobiology and Ethnomedicine (2025) Vol. 21 núm. 9
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topic Resilience
Knowledge systems
Sustainable solutions
Patagonia
Ciencias de la Tierra y Medio Ambiente
spellingShingle Resilience
Knowledge systems
Sustainable solutions
Patagonia
Ciencias de la Tierra y Medio Ambiente
Ladio, Ana H.
Transformative governance based on local ecological knowledge is impossible without genuine inclusion of indigenous peoples and local communities in NW Patagonia
topic_facet Resilience
Knowledge systems
Sustainable solutions
Patagonia
Ciencias de la Tierra y Medio Ambiente
description In addressing the question, “Does local, national, and international governance have a primary role in shaping the resilience of local ecological knowledge (LEK)?”, I first emphasize the importance of ethnobiology in highlighting effective local biodiversity governance practices employed by Indigenous Peoples and local communities (IPLCs). The sustainable management of these territories, showcases the deep connection between communities and their Local ecological knowledge (LEK), which has been vital in adapting to socio-environmental challenges and foster- ing sustainable practices. Case studies from Northern Patagonia, Argentina, illustrate how these communities have largely adapted to new circumstances on their own, despite ongoing challenges. However, despite its importance for multi-level governance, the integration of IPLCs into the decision-making processes of national and international institutions, especially those responsible for policy, remains inadequate. For example, national governments have often played a marginal or even counterproductive role in strengthening LEK resilience. This is partly due to a failure to foster social cohesion after a long history of societal whitening, which hinders empathy towards Indigenous Peo- ples. I propose a more inclusive approach to knowledge co-production, grounded in robust ethnobiological evidence. While this is not a complete solution, it can contribute to greater appreciation and empathy for IPLCs. This would foster collaborative efforts, uniting IPLCs, scientists and policymakers to achieve transformative governance where LEK is genuinely valued and integrated into decision-making processes at all levels.
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title_short Transformative governance based on local ecological knowledge is impossible without genuine inclusion of indigenous peoples and local communities in NW Patagonia
title_full Transformative governance based on local ecological knowledge is impossible without genuine inclusion of indigenous peoples and local communities in NW Patagonia
title_fullStr Transformative governance based on local ecological knowledge is impossible without genuine inclusion of indigenous peoples and local communities in NW Patagonia
title_full_unstemmed Transformative governance based on local ecological knowledge is impossible without genuine inclusion of indigenous peoples and local communities in NW Patagonia
title_sort transformative governance based on local ecological knowledge is impossible without genuine inclusion of indigenous peoples and local communities in nw patagonia
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