The Routledge Handbook of Indigenous Environmental Knowledge

This book provides an overview of key themes in Indigenous Environmental Knowledge (IEK) and showcases empirical case studies from diverse global regions. It offers a comprehensive exploration of conceptual and philosophical issues, highlighting the practical applications of IEK in ecological restoration, stewardship, and governance. The chapters cover Indigenous Knowledge across various cultures, environments, and cosmologies, discussing the incorporation of IEK in local, national, and international environmental policies. The book serves as a valuable resource for teaching, research, and anyone interested in Indigenous Environmental Knowledge.

Format: Paperback / softback
Length: 400 pages
Publication date: 29 January 2024
Publisher: Taylor & Francis Ltd

This comprehensive volume offers a comprehensive exploration of vital themes within Indigenous Environmental Knowledge (IEK), providing a solid foundation for these concepts through robust empirical case studies from diverse biocultural regions worldwide. It provides a thought-provoking and cutting-edge overview of the conceptual and philosophical underpinnings of IEK, while also showcasing practical examples of how these studies have been successfully implemented in ecological restoration, stewardship, and governance initiatives.

Collectively, the chapters in the Routledge Handbook of Indigenous Environmental Knowledge cover Indigenous Knowledge across a wide spectrum of cultures and livelihood contexts, encompassing diverse environments such as arid lands, savannah grasslands, tropical forests, mountainous landscapes, temperate and boreal forests, Pacific and Indian Ocean islands, and coastal areas. The chapters delve into the complexities and subtleties of Indigenous cosmologies and ethno-metaphysics, as well as the treatment and integration of IEK in local, national, and international environmental policies.

In conclusion, the chapters in this volume collectively make a compelling argument for the potential of Indigenous Knowledge to address contemporary local and global environmental challenges, particularly when approached through an appreciative inquiry framework, employing cross-cultural methods, and prioritizing ethical, collaborative approaches that minimize bias and inappropriate extraction of IEK. This book serves as a valuable resource for graduate and advanced undergraduate teaching, as well as a crucial reference for academics in development studies, environmental studies, geography, anthropology, and related fields, as well as anyone with an interest in Indigenous Environmental Knowledge.

Weight: 453g
Dimension: 246 x 174 (mm)
ISBN-13: 9780367565442