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Ecology and Society· 2020Q1· Review

Indigenous and local knowledge in sustainability transformations research: a literature review

David P. M. Lam, Elvira Hinz, Daniel J. Lang, Maria Tengö et al.

Short summary

A literature review reveals that research on indigenous and local knowledge (ILK) in sustainability transformations is growing, but often lacks integration with mainstream sustainability science and practical application.

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Key points

  • Research on indigenous and local knowledge (ILK) in sustainability transformations has grown substantially, with 120 articles identified between 2000 and 2018.
  • ILK is increasingly acknowledged for its role in understanding and achieving sustainability transformations.
  • A significant disconnect exists between the theoretical recognition of ILK and its practical integration into mainstream sustainability science and policy.
  • The review identifies a need for enhanced interdisciplinary approaches and application-focused studies to bridge this gap.

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Abstract

Lam, D., E. Hinz, D. Lang, M. Tengö, H. von Wehrden, and B. Martín-López. 2020. Indigenous and local knowledge in sustainability transformations research: a literature review. Ecology and Society 25(1):3. https://doi.org/10.5751/ES-11305-250103

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Field: Business and International Management

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