Erratum: Integrating Indigenous Knowledge and Western Science into Forestry, Natural Resources, and Environmental Programs

2019 ◽  
Author(s):  
Priya Verma ◽  
Karen Vaughan ◽  
Kathleen Martin ◽  
Elvira Pulitano ◽  
James Garrett ◽  
...  
Keyword(s):  
Natural Resources ◽  
Indigenous Knowledge ◽  
Western Science ◽  
Environmental Programs

scholarly journals Integrating Indigenous Knowledge and Western Science into Forestry, Natural Resources, and Environmental Programs

2016 ◽  
Vol 114 (6) ◽  
pp. 648-655 ◽  
Author(s):  
Priya Verma ◽  
Karen Vaughan ◽  
Kathleen Martin ◽  
Elvira Pulitano ◽  
James Garrett ◽  
...  
Keyword(s):  
Natural Resources ◽  
Indigenous Knowledge ◽  
Western Science ◽  
Environmental Programs

The Changing Boundaries of Knowledge Between Māori Awareness and Western Science

Leonardo ◽  
2014 ◽  
Vol 47 (5) ◽  
pp. 513-514
Author(s):  
Ian Clothier
Keyword(s):  
New Zealand ◽  
Indigenous Knowledge ◽  
Scientific Knowledge ◽  
Western Science ◽  
Indigenous Culture ◽  
Aotearoa New Zealand ◽  
Contemporary Life

Conventionally, indigenous knowledge such as that held by Māori (the indigenous culture of Aotearoa New Zealand) is seen as in total contrast to Western scientific knowledge. In this paper the author puts forward instances where ideology is held in common across cultural borders. A general awareness of facets of shared ideology has been refined, extended and given substance through three curatorial projects involving Dr. Te Huirangi Waikerepuru, a highly respected kaumatua (elder). These took place in Istanbul, Albuquerque and Aotearoa New Zealand. Ethically, acceptance of these commonalities leads to considering the shifting boundary of knowledge in contemporary life.

the Sustainable Harvesting of Edible Insects in South Africa, with Reference to Indigenous Knowledge, African Science, Western Science and Education

2007 ◽  
Vol 36 (S1) ◽  
pp. 145-154 ◽  
Author(s):  
Rob Toms
Keyword(s):  
South Africa ◽  
Food Security ◽  
Indigenous Knowledge ◽  
Limpopo Province ◽  
Knowledge Systems ◽  
Food Plants ◽  
Western Science ◽  
Edible Insects ◽  
Ongoing Research ◽  
Sustainable Harvesting

AbstractIn our ongoing research on edible insects in the Limpopo Province of South Africa, we have found evidence of the unsustainable harvesting of edible insects and the food plants of certain insects. The decline in the edible insect industry, together with the need for food security provides a strong incentive to investigate possible causes of problems using different knowledge systems. Any solution to these problems needs to take Indigenous Knowledge Systems (IKS) into account if it hopes to be successful and sustainable. We have found that different communities have different explanations for the same phenomena. Some of these explanations correspond with the explanations for the same phenomena in Western science. Where areas of overlap between IKS and Western science exist, these can be used in education in such a way that recommendations for sustainable harvesting can be developed with reference to African science. In this process, the area of overlap between the systems may grow as information from one system is incorporated in another. In this contribution the overlapping roles of IKS, African science and Western science are explored in the teaching of the sustainable harvesting of Indigenous resources for food security and conservation. This creates opportunities to teach relevant science in such a way that the concerned communities can benefit through better food security and the conservation of culturally important plants and animals.

scholarly journals Assembling climate knowledge. The role of local expertise

2016 ◽  
Vol 2 (1) ◽  
pp. 18
Author(s):  
Jøran Solli ◽  
Marianne Ryghaug
Keyword(s):  
Indigenous Knowledge ◽  
Climate Adaptation ◽  
Local Area ◽  
Western Science ◽  
Decision Context ◽  
Social Studies Of Science ◽  
Shaping Process ◽  
The Social ◽  
Climate Knowledge ◽  
The Difference

<div><p>The difference between indigenous knowledge and western science continues to be a central theme in the social studies of science. This paper investigates the use of climate knowledge in climate adaptation activities. The analysis is based on a case study of indigenous experts involved in practical operations dealing with risk of avalanches in an area particularly vulnerable to avalanches in northern Norway. We find that indigenous knowledge held by local area experts and western science overlap. From this we develop two lines of argument. Firstly that assemblages of climate adaptation is produced as collaborative guesswork related to coupling and negotiation of different types of knowledge in a decision context. Secondly, we discuss what such a practice means for the understanding of the relationship between climate knowledge and climate policy. By following different assemblages of climate knowledge we point to an alternative way of understanding a process of policy shaping in relation to climate adaptation: a sideways policy shaping process where what gets included or excluded and what is considered internal or external to a decision making context becomes evident.</p><div> </div></div>

scholarly journals Local Wisdom to Overcome Covid-19 Pandemic of Urug and Cipatat Kolot Societies in Bogor, West Java, Indonesia

2020 ◽  
Vol 34 (2) ◽  
Author(s):  
Bahagia Bahagia ◽  
Bambang Hudayana ◽  
Rimun Wibowo ◽  
Zuzy Anna
Keyword(s):  
Collective Action ◽  
Literature Review ◽  
Natural Resources ◽  
Indigenous Knowledge ◽  
Local Knowledge ◽  
Natural Capital ◽  
Sampling Technique ◽  
Vulnerable Groups ◽  
Life Strategies ◽  
Depth Interviews

Local wisdom can be interpreted as principles of life, behaviour, rules, and punishments, as well as a view of life that regulate life, so that it can regulate and managing natural resources in the natural, social, and economic environments. Even local knowledge have adapted to environment obstacle. This research aims to investigate traditionally local knowledge for confronting Covid-19 pandemic. The method used is qualitative with an ethnography approach and literature review. Data are collected through in-depth interviews with leaders of Urug and Cipatat Kolot societies. In order to investigate Baduy and Ciptagelar communities used a literature review. Data are supported by documentation and observation sources. The sample is selected using a purposive sampling technique. The result is analysed through triangulation, which is by mixing some gathered data methods. The result is that Urug society allocates rice each year from their paddy yields to the vulnerable groups such as orphans, elderlies, widows, and persons need most. Secondly, collective action is used to jump the capacity of people like women through nujuh bulanan. Thirdly, societies exert taboo to combat disaster and Covid-19, including by prohibiting community from trading paddies and rice. Another finding is that indigenous knowledge uses some life strategies and utilizes natural capital optimally for overcoming life perturbances. The last finding is that local knowledge has preserved agriculture jobs as a venue to survive.

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