Research & Degrowth International’s Post

On the latest episode of Down to Earth, Sara Dant joins us to talk about her vision of regeneration and sustainability, in which we are all participants, where business, agriculture, and healthy ecosystems can co-exist. Sara's book, "Losing Eden: An Environmental History of the American West," covers the long history of human habitation on the North American continent — from the time that megafauna like elephants, camels, and sabertooth felines roamed the land, to Indigenous harmonious co-existence with nature, to European colonization and market capitalism, which resulted in unspeakably brutal exploitation of species, landscapes, air, and water. Listen now: https://lnkd.in/gA7Rkzf5

Beginning in one hour! Join us to reflect on our org's past twenty years. We'd love to have input from the audience! NiCHE at 20: Cultivating Community in Environmental History Wednesday, April 24, 1PM ET / 5PM GMT Register on Zoom here: https://lnkd.in/gDrgvskZ #environmentalhistory #environmentalhumanities #canadianhistory #canadianstudies #historicalgeography #environmentalstudies

💡 Exploring insights on gleaning! Researchers from Timor Leste, the Solomon Islands, Fiji, and more gathered in June 2023 for an engaging session hosted by James Cook University research fellow Jacqueline Lau, with support from our QLD Committee! The workshop explored case studies, methods for studying gleaning, how invertebrates contribute to food security, traditional ecological knowledge, ethnoecology, and gender-inclusive management. Learn more 👉 https://bit.ly/47qoTe0

In Bristol Bay, AK, the story of DNA genotyping is one of cultural preservation and community empowerment. For centuries, indigenous communities have relied on the abundant sockeye salmon runs for sustenance and cultural heritage. Today, DNA technology aids in safeguarding this tradition by enabling sustainable management practices that align with traditional knowledge. It’s a beautiful synergy of modern science and age-old wisdom. Join Standard BioTools in supporting these communities and their invaluable role in conservation efforts. Together, we can honor their legacy and ensure the longevity of this natural wonder: https://buff.ly/3CtBwva

Just out! Reviewing the science on 50 years of conservation: Through 662 studies in 102 countries, we identify knowledge production biases and independence issues in conservation science, which are important as they can uphold existing narratives about who should conserve and how, and serve to suppress an otherwise clear link between Indigenous Peoples' and local communities' leadership & conservation success. Find the open access article at https://lnkd.in/eRCyjRa4 in the journal Ambio.

A fantastic review paper and additional evidence supporting the critical role IPLC play in conservation outcomes. 'Our analysis of the social and ecological outcomes recorded for those widely differing forms of conservation reveals that local control and recognition of IP & LC institutions are strongly associated with more positive outcomes for people and nature.' #conservation #IPLC #localknowledge #knowledgesystems

In this video, my colleague Tina Mozelewski, PhD does a stellar job explaining the core findings from our recent publication exploring how we can work smarter to conserve the sagebrush biome here in the United States. I highly recommend watching!

June is National Indigenous History Month. To celebrate this month, all are encouraged to learn about and honour the diversity, beauty, and history of Indigenous peoples. This year, each week of June has been assigned a theme, to spotlight various aspects of the history. This week's theme is: Environment, traditional knowledge and territory. Look through the learning resources in the link below to understand Treaties, the Seven Sacred Laws, nature conservation, land acknowledgements and more. To read more about this month, and to learn more about each theme's related aspects: https://buff.ly/3IOZP70

In our March Editorial, Luciana Oklander, Andie Ang & Rachel Ashegbofe Ikemeh discuss the plight of primates worldwide and how locally-led, collaborative conservation is key to supporting the next generation of primate conservationists and securing the future of our closest living relatives. Read the full Editorial here: doi.org/mpcp

Australia is the driest inhabited continent on Earth, and also home to the world’s oldest living culture. These two facts make Aboriginal and Torres Strait peoples the most experienced and successful water managers in human history. Learn more from a panel of First Nations leaders & experts on water justice.