Why is traditional ecological knowledge (TEK) maintained? An answer to Hartel et al. (2023)

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2024年1月30日

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Ulysses Paulino Albuquerque,
Aníbal Silva Cantalice,
Danilo Vicente Oliveira,
Edwine Soares Oliveira,
Eric Bem dos Santos,
Francisco Igor Ribeiro dos Santos,
Gustavo Taboada Soldati,
Ingrid da Silva Lima,
João Victor Mendes Silva,
Marina Barros Abreu,
Paula Thayanne da Mata,
Rayane Karoline Silva dos Santos,
Risoneide Henriques da Silva,
Valdir Moura Brito-Junior

摘要

This commentary responds to a recent article in Trends in Ecology & Evolution that questions the assertion that Indigenous Peoples and Local Communities (IPLC) preserve traditional ecological knowledge (TEK) solely out of necessity due to poverty or deprivation. We argue that many IPLC maintain TEK through effective practices, supported by empirical evidence indicating that TEK plays a role as a source of innovation, challenging the narrow association with “poverty or deprivation.” Moreover, the preservation of TEK is paramount, especially for ensuring food and nutritional security in vulnerable populations. Additionally, we advocate for the feasibility of sustaining TEK, generating wealth, and integrating diverse adaptive technologies and strategies to create income for IPLC.