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Exploring the dynamic functions of pastoral traditional knowledge
Ouerle Chao1, Xiaoyue Li2, Victoria Reyes-García2,3,4
1Institute of Environmental Science and Technology, Universitat Autònoma de Barcelona (ICTA-UAB), 08193, Bellaterra, Barcelona, Spain. 1594746@uab.cat.
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|February 1, 2025
Summary
Pastoral traditional knowledge offers adaptive strategies for climate resilience and livelihood support. This knowledge system, encompassing ecological, economic, and socio-cultural functions, enhances community adaptability worldwide.
Area of Science:
- Social Sciences
- Environmental Sciences
- Anthropology
Background:
- Pastoral traditional knowledge is vital for community resilience.
- Understanding its adaptive characteristics is crucial for contemporary challenges.
Purpose of the Study:
- To examine the dynamic and adaptive nature of pastoral traditional knowledge using a functional lens.
- To identify the diverse functions and domains of this knowledge system.
Main Methods:
- Systematic review of 152 case studies globally.
- Functional analysis of pastoral traditional knowledge domains and subfunctions.
Main Results:
- Pastoral traditional knowledge encompasses ecological, economic, and socio-cultural functions.
- Ecologically, it enhances climate adaptation; economically, it supports livelihoods; socio-culturally, it preserves heritage.
- Each knowledge domain is multifunctional, contributing to sustainable resource management and climate adaptation.
Conclusions:
- Pastoral traditional knowledge is a dynamic, multifunctional system crucial for enhancing the adaptive capacity and resilience of pastoral communities.
- Its diverse functions support climate adaptation, economic stability, and cultural preservation.
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