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- Title
Rediscovering the Potential of Indigenous Storytelling for Conservation Practice.
- Authors
Fernández‐Llamazares, Álvaro; Cabeza, Mar
- Abstract
Abstract: Several intergovernmental policy instruments, including the World Heritage Convention of UNESCO and the Convention on Biological Diversity, have proposed to develop integrated strategies to build bridges between biological and cultural diversity agendas. We contend that to succeed in this endeavor, it is crucial to link biocultural revitalization to conservation practice. Our hope with this review is to call attention to indigenous storytelling as an option worth adding to the repertoire of conservation practitioners who aim to: (1) link conservation actions to indigenous worldviews; (2) foster connections between indigenous peoples and their landscapes; (3) facilitate intergenerational transfer of indigenous knowledge; (4) support dialogue over conservation; and (5) promote local participation in conservation. Because indigenous stories are full of resonance, memory, and wisdom—in a footing that is structurally free of power imbalance between conservation practitioners and local communities—, we contend that they can be crucial to guide future efforts in biocultural conservation practice. Our review shows that deeper consideration and promotion of indigenous storytelling can lead to enhanced understanding of diverse values and perceptions around biodiversity, while offering a constructive approach for greater inclusion of indigenous peoples in conservation pursuits.
- Subjects
NATURE conservation -- Social aspects; STORYTELLING; TRADITIONAL ecological knowledge; INDIGENOUS peoples; INTERGENERATIONAL communication; ORAL tradition
- Publication
Conservation Letters, 2018, Vol 11, Issue 3, p1
- ISSN
1755-263X
- Publication type
Article
- DOI
10.1111/conl.12398