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The Benefits of Indigenous Knowledge Systems in Law and Decision Making - A case study on Sumak Kawsay, Buen Vivir and Rights of Nature in the Ecuadorian Constitution

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Calderon, Noela
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2023
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Lund University

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This research is investigating the socio-ecological benefits of Indigenous Knowledge in law and decision making, focusing on the inclusion of the indigenous concept Sumak Kawsay, translated to Buen Vivir, and the Constitutional Rights of Nature in Ecuador. The Eurocentric and dominant cultural model has had a monopoly on the production of knowledge ever since the start of colonialism but today's socio-environmental issues are forcing us to look for other alternatives. Many studies have been done on the concept of Sumak Kawsay and on the use of the legislation but a gap is missing on research on the socio-ecological benefits through the lens of decolonization theory and indigenous methodologies, looking at participatory approach, cultural sensitivity and power dynamics. This study aims to challenge the dominant cultural model of knowledge production by studying the benefits of including indigenous knowledge in law and decision making. A decolonial process towards a paradigm shift in the dominant conception of our relationship to nature and human beings. Via decentralized politics, language and educational inclusion, Ecuador is setting an example of a new type of environmental stewardship. Already seen in UN programme Harmony with Nature, this could align with what has to be done to challenge global socio-ecological issues.

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Calderon, Noela. The Benefits of Indigenous Knowledge Systems in Law and Decision Making - A case study on Sumak Kawsay, Buen Vivir and Rights of Nature in the Ecuadorian Constitution. 2023. https://www.declarationuniverselledesdroitsdelarbre.org/global-rights-of-nature-radar/reference/r-eef30a0086e5dddab2a859c20aa31bf0/

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Calderon, Noela. (2023). The Benefits of Indigenous Knowledge Systems in Law and Decision Making - A case study on Sumak Kawsay, Buen Vivir and Rights of Nature in the Ecuadorian Constitution. https://www.declarationuniverselledesdroitsdelarbre.org/global-rights-of-nature-radar/reference/r-eef30a0086e5dddab2a859c20aa31bf0/
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Calderon, Noela. The Benefits of Indigenous Knowledge Systems in Law and Decision Making - A case study on Sumak Kawsay, Buen Vivir and Rights of Nature in the Ecuadorian Constitution. 2023. https://www.declarationuniverselledesdroitsdelarbre.org/global-rights-of-nature-radar/reference/r-eef30a0086e5dddab2a859c20aa31bf0/
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Calderon, Noela. The Benefits of Indigenous Knowledge Systems in Law and Decision Making - A case study on Sumak Kawsay, Buen Vivir and Rights of Nature in the Ecuadorian Constitution. 2023. https://www.declarationuniverselledesdroitsdelarbre.org/global-rights-of-nature-radar/reference/r-eef30a0086e5dddab2a859c20aa31bf0/

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