Problem
Unvalued indigenous resources
Experimental visualization of narrower problems
Other Names:
Discounted practices of the pastOverlooked traditional technologies
Discredited old methods
Discounted traditional knowledge
Nature:
Guided by conceits about the superiority of modern culture, scientists often fail to even notice traditional technologies, or will discredit their value. Broader Problems:
Unvalued servicesElimination of traditional skills Narrower Problems:
Lack of farmer protectionUnderutilization of popular wisdomLack of indigenous environmental rightsIgnorance of traditional herbal remediesUnderutilization of locally available skills Related Problems:
Resistance to new methodsRejection of other culturesUnapplied scientific knowledgeImbalanced distribution of knowledge Aggravates:
Cultural suicideLow agricultural prioritiesLimited functional abilitiesDependence on external expertiseNeglect of non-timber forest productsDiscrimination against community enterprisesTheft of tradition knowledge for commercial gainInadequate application of available knowledge to solve problems Strategies:
Applying culture-based knowledge systemsDeveloping intellectual property rights systems in biodiversity conservationDeveloping business strategies with traditional groups for biodiversity conservationEstablishing common ownership over biological resourcesFocusing on traditional technologiesValuing indigenous resources Subject(s):
Resources → Resources Society → Minority, indigenous groups
Recreation → Folk traditions
Technology → Technology
Related UN Sustainable Development Goals:
Problem Type:
F: Fuzzy exceptional problems Date of last update
04.10.2020 – 22:48 CEST