Indigenous Ecologies, Sustainability, and Worldviews in Context

Indigenous communities have long cultivated knowledge systems that reflect deep connections between people, land, water, and the broader natural world. These perspectives are grounded in generations of observation, stewardship, and lived experience, offering valuable insights into ecological balance, resource management, and sustainable living. As societies confront pressing environmental challenges, including climate change, biodiversity loss, and resource depletion, there is growing recognition of the importance of Indigenous ecological knowledge and worldviews. These approaches often emphasize reciprocity, responsibility, and long-term relationships with the environment, providing alternative ways of understanding sustainability beyond conventional frameworks. Engaging with Indigenous perspectives can enrich contemporary discussions about environmental stewardship, resilience, and sustainable development. Indigenous Ecologies, Sustainability, and Worldviews in Context explores the relationships among Indigenous knowledge systems, ecological practices, cultural values, and sustainability efforts across diverse contexts. Bringing together interdisciplinary perspectives, this book highlights the contributions of Indigenous communities to biodiversity conservation, climate adaptation, sustainable resource management, and environmental justice. By connecting traditional ecological knowledge with contemporary environmental challenges, the book contributes to more inclusive and holistic approaches to sustainability. Covering topics such as comparative philosophical inquiry, Indigenous musical heritage, and non-human personhood in Indigenous religions, this book is an excellent academic resource for graduate and doctoral students, Indigenous scholars, community leaders, environmental practitioners, conservation professionals, nonprofit organizations, advocacy groups, policymakers, and more.

Pagina's: 534, Paperback, IGI Global