An ecosystem services framework to evaluate indigenous and local peoples’ connections with nature

Sangha, Kamaljit K.; Preece, Luke; Villarreal‐Rosas, Jaramar; Kegamba, Juma J.; Paudyal, Kiran; Warmenhoven, Tui; Ramakrishnan, P. S.

doi:10.1016/j.ecoser.2018.03.017

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“…Concomitantly, in modern scientific dogmas, there has also been an over-emphasis of value-neutral research (Harding, 1995) which discounts the contextuality and positionality of the investigator or knowledge-bearer. In the case of ILCs, the relationships between the communities and their ecosystems impart the context in addition to several capabilities (Sangha et al, 2018). In the current discussion, value-neutral research could stand in the way of scientists being able to acknowledge the intellectual integrity of ILCs and their knowledge which has accumulated and evolved out of the relationships between the communities and their landscapes or ecosystems.…”

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“…More importantly, the services rendered by the ILCs and ecosystems in which they reside have largely been ignored. In fact, despite the availability of metrics and integrated frameworks (Sangha et al, 2018) to capture the economic contributions of ecosystems and ILCs, the uptake of such evidence into decision-making has been negligible. Although epistemological differences exist, co-existence of ILC knowledge with modern scientific knowledge is thought to be beneficial (Tengö et al, 2014).…”

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confidence: 99%

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Inclusive Engagement of Indigenous Communities in Scientific Research: Opportunities and Challenges

Sudhakar

2019

EUROPEAN J SUSTAINAB DEV

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Global challenges are complex, inter-disciplinary and span political boundaries. This warrants an integrative, multi-faceted approach involving the social, economic, ecological and technological disciplines. The integrative approach also needs to identify and empower local stakeholders such as indigenous communities. In this review, we provide a balanced view of opportunities and challenges which characterize the potential and insufficiencies of the current knowledge and institutional frameworks within the context of including indigenous/local communities in modern scientific research, especially in mitigating global challenges such as climate change and biodiversity loss.

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Inclusive Engagement of Indigenous Communities in Scientific Research: Opportunities and Challenges

Sudhakar

2019

EUROPEAN J SUSTAINAB DEV

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“…Balancing ecological and cultural goals with traditional owner land-use preferences and economic needs is a common management challenge (Farr et al, 2016;Jackson & Palmer, 2015;Zander, Parks, Straton, & Garnet, 2013). Like other indigenous societies, Australian aboriginal cultural practices and beliefs incorporate land management techniques, such as fire management, which are entwined with protecting "country" and natural resources (Farr et al, 2016;Finn & Jackson, 2011;Jackson & Palmer, 2015;Sangha et al, 2018). In this context, western land management techniques that consider ecological or economic goals independent of cultural values are inadequate for balancing all the objectives of IPA management.…”

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“…Nonmaterial contributions (cultural services) are more difficult to measure directly due to their interlinkage with the other contributions (Diaz et al, 2018;Pascual et al, 2012;Small, Munday, & Durance, 2017). Indigenous perspectives of nature may value similar NCPs to scientific methods but are arrived at through different historical experiences and thought processes (Diaz et al, 2018;Sangha et al, 2018). Where indigenous and nonindigenous perspectives coalesce, that is ideal, from a management point of view.…”

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“…Context-specific perspectives are not subject to economic valuation-they are better described as having relational or moral values (Chan et al, 2016;Diaz et al, 2018). Identifying, recording, and preserving them is important for communicating indigenous perspectives externally and for maintaining indigenous traditions that have environmental benefits (Chan et al, 2016;Diaz et al, 2018;Sangha et al, 2018).…”

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The contributions of nature to people within the Yawuru Indigenous Protected Area

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Wilson

Melbourne

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Conservat Sci and Prac

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Managers of Indigenous Protected Areas (IPAs) may need to communicate the value provided by their protected area to indigenous and nonindigenous stakeholders, especially if a political focus on maximizing economic opportunities conflicts with traditional priorities. To facilitate this process, we used the latest Intergovernmental Science‐Policy Platform on Biodiversity and Ecosystem Services conceptual framework and the IPA plan of management to identify the diverse ways that nature contributes to people in the Yawuru IPA (Western Australia). 68 out of 144 of the IPA management objectives related directly to ecosystem goods and services of which 65 are nonmaterial, 35 material, and 24 regulating (some services overlap). As a guide for management to assess relevant contributions, we identified valuation methods applicable to the IPA's wetlands and found that a wide range of options are available to assess ecosystem value. We also performed a detailed assessment of fresh water flow over the IPA.

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Sharing Indigenous values, practices and priorities as guidance for transforming human–environment relationships

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Bowles,

McGregor

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People and Nature

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Achieving more effective and equitable environmental conservation practices and policies involves shifting from a human‐centric, top‐down perspective of environmental conservation to a perspective that respects and cares for all living and non‐living beings. Many Indigenous Peoples from around the globe embody approaches to environmental care that are rooted in values such as responsibility, respect and reciprocity (a.k.a. relational values), which, through meaningful engagement and support of Indigenous self‐determination, can guide Western society towards a fundamental shift in perspective, practices and relationships. We conducted interviews and sharing circles with 40 individuals from 12 Indigenous communities across Canada to describe: (1) the values, teachings and customs that are inherent to the way Indigenous Peoples relate to and care for the Land, (2) how these values and practices have changed over time and (3) ways to create environmental initiatives that are rooted in Indigenous values. Generally, participants emphasized the critical link between people and place, and how this leads to environmental practices rooted in values such as respect, reciprocity, humility and responsibility. They also reflected on the negative impacts of colonialism, environmental change and modernization on their connections to the Land and opportunities to practice these values, but highlighted that cultural revitalization efforts have started to restore traditional values and practices. To create environmental initiatives that are rooted in important values, research participants called for building better relationships both with nature and with each other through nature. Ultimately, uplifting Indigenous values systems and, specifically, the ways Indigenous Peoples relate to and care for the natural world stands to heal our relationship with the Land and safeguard it into the future. Read the free Plain Language Summary for this article on the Journal blog.

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An ecosystem services framework to evaluate indigenous and local peoples’ connections with nature

Cited by 68 publications

References 38 publications

Inclusive Engagement of Indigenous Communities in Scientific Research: Opportunities and Challenges

Inclusive Engagement of Indigenous Communities in Scientific Research: Opportunities and Challenges

The contributions of nature to people within the Yawuru Indigenous Protected Area

Sharing Indigenous values, practices and priorities as guidance for transforming human–environment relationships

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