Human-nature relationships through the lens of reciprocity : Insights from Indigenous and local knowledge systems
Teixidor-Toneu, Irene (Mediterranean Institute of marine and terrestrial Biodiversity and Ecology)
Fernández-Llamazares, Álvaro (Universitat Autònoma de Barcelona. Departament de Biologia Animal, de Biologia Vegetal i d'Ecologia)
Alvarez Abel, Ricardo (Austral University of Chile)
Batdelger, Gantuya (Eötvös Loránd University)
Bell, Elicia (University of Victoria)
Caillon, Sophie (University of Montpellier)
Cantor, Mauricio (Oregon State University)
Correia, Joel E. (Colorado State University)
Díaz, Sandra (Universidad Nacional de Córdoba (Argentina))
Fisk, Jonathan (University of Hawaii at Manoa)
Greene, Alexander (French National Centre for Scientific Research)
Greening, Spencer (Simon Fraser University)
Hoyte, Simon (University College London)
Kalle, Raivo (Estonian Literary Museum)
Loayza, Gabriela (Pontificia Universidad Católica del Ecuador)
Mattalia, Giulia (Universitat Autònoma de Barcelona. Institut de Ciència i Tecnologia Ambientals)
Montúfar, Rommel (Pontificia Universidad Católica del Ecuador)
Ojeda, Jaime (University of Magallanes)
Phatthanaphraiwan, Suwichan (Mae Fah Luang University)
Vaccaro, Ismael (Institució Milà i Fontanals de Recerca en Humanitats)
Ban, Natalie (University of Victoria)

Date:	2025
Abstract:	In the context of climate change, biodiversity decline and social injustice, reciprocity emerges as a way of living and being in this world that holds transformative potential. Concepts of reciprocity vary and are enacted in specific cultural practices grounded in Indigenous and local knowledge systems. This editorial synthesises first-hand evidence of how practising reciprocity can result in positive reciprocal contributions between people and nature. It also offers a theoretical justification of why considering reciprocity can lead to more equitable, inclusive and effective conservation and sustainability policy and practices, contributing to curving the colonial baggage of academic inquiry and development action. Nurturing reciprocal relations between people, especially between academics and Indigenous Peoples and local communities, is a necessary first step to identifying pathways whereby living in harmony with nature can be achieved.
Grants:	Agencia Estatal de Investigación RYC2021-034198-I European Commission 101117423
Note:	Unidad de excelencia María de Maeztu CEX2019-000940-M
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Language:	Anglès
Document:	Editorial ; recerca ; Versió publicada
Subject:	Indigenous and local knowledge ; Reciprocal relations ; Reciprocity ; Social-ecological systems
Published in:	People and Nature, Vol. 7, Issue 5 (May 2025) , p. 922-933, ISSN 2575-8314

DOI: 10.1002/pan3.70036

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