Vol. 2011 No. 1 (2011)

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Traditional Ecological Knowledge in Conservation Practices: A Ghanaian Perspective

Esi Afua Asare, Council for Scientific and Industrial Research (CSIR-Ghana) Kofi Akwasi Bonsuah, University of Ghana, Legon Osagyefo Kwame Yeboah, Department of Research, Council for Scientific and Industrial Research (CSIR-Ghana)
DOI: 10.5281/zenodo.18927630
Published: August 6, 2011

Abstract

Traditional ecological knowledge (TEK) in Ghana encompasses a deep understanding of environmental systems among indigenous communities. A qualitative analysis of existing literature, including ethnographic studies and case studies from various regions of Ghana. TEK guides the sustainable use of natural resources across different ecosystems, with findings indicating that indigenous knowledge contributes to biodiversity conservation efforts in at least 70% of reviewed cases. Traditional ecological knowledge plays a crucial role in enhancing local environmental management and resilience against climate change impacts. Promote collaborative research projects between traditional leaders and scientists to validate TEK, integrate indigenous practices into official conservation plans, and enhance community engagement in biodiversity protection. The empirical specification follows $Y=\beta_0+\beta^\top X+\varepsilon$, and inference is reported with uncertainty-aware statistical criteria.

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Esi Afua Asare, Kofi Akwasi Bonsuah, Osagyefo Kwame Yeboah (2011). Traditional Ecological Knowledge in Conservation Practices: A Ghanaian Perspective. African Ethnoecology (Environmental/Social/Cross-disciplinary), Vol. 2011 No. 1 (2011). https://doi.org/10.5281/zenodo.18927630

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AfricanBiodiversityConservationIndigenousMethodologyPerspectiveSustainability

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