Indigenous Ecological Knowledge: a Transformative Approach to Biodiversity Legislation in Nigeria.

Autor: Gbadegesin OA; Department of Public Law, Faculty of Law, University of Ibadan, Ibadan, Nigeria. opeyemigbadegesin84@gmail.com., Gbadamosi San OA; College of Law, Osun State University, Ifetedo Campus, Osogbo, Osun State, Nigeria.
Jazyk: angličtina
Zdroj: Environmental management [Environ Manage] 2024 Aug; Vol. 74 (2), pp. 317-331. Date of Electronic Publication: 2024 May 30.
DOI: 10.1007/s00267-024-01994-2
Abstrakt: Indigenous communities worldwide have cultivated and preserved invaluable ecological knowledge on biodiversity conservation long before the formalisation of scientific inquiry. Rooted in familial intimacy with nature and an acute ability to discern subtle micro-changes, these communities profoundly understand the patterns and processes shaping their natural world. In Nigeria, a nation boasting diverse indigenous peoples and rich biodiversity, this unique knowledge system finds limited recognition within the current legal framework on biodiversity conservation. In response to the persistent decline of biodiversity within and beyond protected areas in the country, the paper argues for a shift grounded in integrating indigenous ecological knowledge(I.E.K) into the existing laws and policies on biodiversity conservation. The findings of this paper demonstrate the need for a transformative change- one demanding a fundamental reorganisation in the design, implementation, and enforcement of biodiversity policies in the country to prioritise the rights and agency of indigenous peoples and local communities in biodiversity policies. It submits that by acknowledging and incorporating indigenous knowledge into legal frameworks, the country can effectively combat biodiversity loss and foster a more inclusive, sustainable approach that aligns with the vision of the country and the global conservation goals.
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Databáze: MEDLINE
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