The importance of Indigenous and local people for cataloging biodiversity.

Authors :: Copete JC
Kik A
Novotny V
Cámara-Leret R
Source :: Trends in ecology & evolution [Trends Ecol Evol] 2023 Dec; Vol. 38 (12), pp. 1112-1114. Date of Electronic Publication: 2023 Sep 16.
Publication Year :: 2023
Abstract: Indigenous and local peoples' (ILPs) role in cataloging life on Earth has been significant but underappreciated. ILPs knowledge faces growing cultural and biological threats. Greater participation by ILPs in research would make science more efficient, conservation more sustainable, and traditional knowledge stronger, but formidable obstacles remain.<br />Competing Interests: Declaration of interests No interests are declared.<br /> (Copyright © 2023 Elsevier Ltd. All rights reserved.)