Forest structure and carbon stocks of Osun-Osogbo Sacred Grove, Nigeria

Falade, Oladele Fisayo; Taiwo, Adesoji Joshua

doi:10.5897/ijbc2019.1304

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“…This "interaction between culture and biodiversity has also assisted in the protection of certain endangered species of wildlife such as the Sclaters Guenon (Cercopithecus sclateri), which is not only available in the wild in Taylor Creek and Stubbs Creek Forest Reserves, but also in abundance in sacred forests in Akpogueze community in Anambra State and Langwa community in Imo State" ("National Biodiversity Strategy," 2015, p. 12). According to Oladeji, Osanyinleye and Lawal (2021), the Osun-Osogbo forest "is secured using taboos, rituals, dedicating the forest to deities, government and grove guards. The local communities, priests and traditionalists play a significant role in the conservation of the grove, the use of ritual is one of the fundamental ways Osun priests preserve the biological and cultural features of the grove" (p. 105).…”

Section: Biodiversity Conservationism Preservationism and Ecomusicolo...mentioning

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Biodiversity, Ecomusicology and Fostered Nominal Ecology

Ogunmekan,

Efurhievwe,

Okpeki

2024

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The trajectory of different nations of the world has recently been fixated on climate actions and sustainability. The African continent has joined the train too, as countries begin to take strides toward the United Nations’ Sustainable Development Goals on sustainable society and climate action. Thus, it becomes necessary to inquire about the viability of a combination of the traditional beliefs and cultural ethos with ecological projects, in achieving these sustainable development goals. Could the already established indigenous systems in Africa be of practical contribution to the protection of biodiversity, environmental sustainability, and other climate actions? Could these already institutionalised and ethnographic programmes engender inclusive climate activity? Nigeria boasts of diverse ecological and biocentric indigenous beliefs, cultures and practices. One of such is the Osun-Osogbo sacred grove. This grove is a concentration of flora and fauna diversity, which has been preserved for years and has also been rooted in spiritual and physical beliefs. Some of the fauna species found in this grove are the African Civet, African giant Snail, and African giant Rat, among others which include Aves. Some flora species include African teak, Camwood, Palm tree, bamboo, and a host of others. Also, music has played a major role in the advocacy for conservation and environmental protection. Singing some songs at the Osun-Osogbo grove and during the Osun-Osogbo festival ensures orientation, sensitisation and promotion of eco-friendly habits, thereby serving ecomusicological purposes. This study therefore focuses on the Osun-Osogbo grove and indigenous values to present a possible sustainable society. Thus, as a response to climate change, this paper draws on these values and the Osun-Osogbo grove to propose conservationism, and artificial cultivation of biodiversity for climate change adaptation, mitigation and resilience, using indigenous methods.

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Biodiversity, Ecomusicology and Fostered Nominal Ecology

Ogunmekan,

Efurhievwe,

Okpeki

2024

rupkatha

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“…The Yoruba people of Nigeria revere the Osun-Osogbo Sacred Grove, a UNESCO World Heritage site. Their spiritual connection to this natural space has fostered conservation efforts, preserving both cultural heritage and biodiversity [20]. The Ejagham people in Nigeria's Cross River State consider the Afi Mountain Wildlife Sanctuary sacred.…”

Section: Spiritual and Cultural Perspectives And Climate Changementioning

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Perspectives on Indigenous Knowledge in Mitigating Climate Change

Yongabi

2023

RRHOAJ

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In this paper, perspectives on harnessing indigenous knowledge in mitigating climate change are provided. With the growing awareness on the global impact of climate change, diverse solutions are sought to combat its multifaceted challenges such as global warming, prolonged rainfalls and increased floods, and prolonged droughts amongst others. Indigenous knowledge emerges as a valuable and often overlooked resource in this context. Insights and practices that indigenous communities have lived through over generations, illuminating their role in climate change mitigation and biodiversity conservation. Drawing from examples across Africa and other continents, an examination of the ecological wisdom, traditional land management, adaptation and resilience strategies, intergenerational knowledge transfer, and the spiritual and cultural dimensions of indigenous knowledge were observed to have been practiced across local communities across the world. Collaborative partnerships between indigenous communities and external stakeholders are explored, and the challenges of integrating indigenous knowledge into climate strategies are examined.A key finding from this synthesis reveals that indigenous knowledge in climate change mitigation abounds but has not been in any way captured formally in a standardized format in climate science to combat climate change. In conclusion, the need for a policy framework that respects the unique attributes of indigenous knowledge systems of the world, fostering a harmonious coexistence between tradition, innovation and ecosystems is required.

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