Modern crises and traditional strategies. Local ecological knowledge in island Southeast Asia edited by Ellen, Roy

Taboos no longer exist here: Factors undermining value and use of traditional ecological knowledge in conservation and management of savanna ecosystem services in South Africa

“…The historical legacy of colonization has left an indelible mark on indigenous cultures and knowledge systems in South Africa, as echoed by the sentiments of study participants. This aligns with the insights from the literature review, which emphasized the impact of colonization on indigenous knowledge systems, often marginalizing and subduing traditional practices in favor of Western ideologies (Ellen, 2007). The study's ndings reveal the enduring in uence of this colonial legacy, as it continues to permeate the cultural fabric of the CDM communities, contributing to the erosion of TEK.…”

“…The introduction of external belief systems, particularly Christianity, has brought about signi cant changes in the respect and value attributed to traditional cultural practices, including myths, taboos, and rituals (Bhanye, 2023a). This shift in religious beliefs and values can lead to the abandonment or neglect of indigenous religious practices, which are often closely intertwined with TEK (Ellen 2007). In many colonized regions, the imposition of Christianity led to the suppression of indigenous religious beliefs and practices (Carey, 2011).…”

When the Sugar Runs Out: Transitioning Agricultural Systems and Their Effect on Dietary Diversity in Yaguajay, Central Cuba

“…Although rich in details, these works do not inform on the specific strategies that farmers rely upon to deal with periods of scarcity or increased availability. Strategies of households refer here to the deliberate planned actions that seek to address changes in socioeconomic and environmental conditions that endanger the domestic unit's survival [11,18]. Thus, we rely on this notion to capture those practices that are adopted to procure resources during times of crises and to secure the reproduction of the family [19,20].…”

Mud Crab Fishery in Hoat Sorbay, Kei Kecil Island, Eastern Indonesia: Traditional management and adjustment to intervening regulations

“…As culture is involved, local knowledge is inseparable from human agents and the situations in which it is produced, reproduced, and transformed. In recent decades, the literature on local knowledge or traditional or indigenous knowledge has emphasized its dynamic and contingent character [4,5,6,7]. Hornidge and Antweiler [7] in the context of environmental uncertainty and local knowledge discussed the notion of knowledge in development discourses, by focusing on 'knowledge societies', 'knowledge for development' proposed by international donor organizations, information and communication technologies for development as global initiatives, 'innovations and innovation systems', and 'knowledge and change adaptation'.…”