HOMEF calls for revival of indigenous knowledge to tackle environmental crisis
Indigenous words as environmental safeguards The gathering also examined the relationship between language, memory, identity and ecological consciousness through group discussions on “Language as Memory, Identity and Ecological Consciousness” and “Reclaiming Indigenous Knowledge for Today’s Environmental Challenges.‘Eti Uwem means good life’ Mr Bassey said the name of the ecological centre itself provided an example of how indigenous concepts could offer alternative frameworks for understanding environmental justice.
Participants said preserving indigenous languages should not be viewed merely as a cultural exercise but as part of protecting ecological knowledge and strengthening community participation in environmental governance.
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