Ethnobiology and Conservation: Announcements

Call for Participation — 5th International School of Ethnobiology (2025)

Wed, 03 Sep 2025 16:24:41 +0000

Call for Participation — 5th International School of Ethnobiology (2025)

The International School of Ethnobiology returns for its 5th edition in Recife, Brazil, at the Centro de Biociências (UFPE), on November 4–5, 2025. Two immersive days of advanced training, cutting-edge debate, and collaborative agenda-setting for the field.

Why join

Develop skills in contemporary theory, methods, and applications in ethnobiology, with roundtables, workshops, and invited talks focused on biocultural knowledge, conservation, and epistemic justice.
Build networks with researchers, students, and partners from across the globe to shape the next steps for the discipline.

When & where

Recife (PE), Brazil — CB/UFPE — November 4–5, 2025 (08:00–18:00, GMT–3).

Official languages

Portuguese and Spanish.

New this year — International Ethnobiology Prize

Launch of the International Ethnobiology Prize – Disruptive Contribution & Epistemic Justice, recognizing impactful, original work—especially from the Global South—that advances ethnobiology, promotes epistemic justice, and values the knowledge of Indigenous peoples and traditional communities. Nominations are open until September 30, 2025.

Registration & details

All information and registration are available on the official event page. https://www.even3.com.br/escola-internacional-de-etnobiologia-2025-612713/

See you in Recife for two days of learning, practice, and truly collaborative dialogue!

New Paper

Tue, 02 Sep 2025 10:16:19 +0000

Integrating pre-Hispanic human legacy in central Mexico to move toward adaptive land and water management

DOI: https://doi.org/10.15451/ec2025-08-14.29-1-20

Fernando Jaramillo Monroy, Elisabet V. Wehncke, José Luis Rodríguez de Gante, Víctor Hugo Flores-Armillas, Oscar Pohle

Culturally integrated approaches to water use and management are critical for achieving IWRM commitments and sustainable development goals. Ancient peoples created Mesoamerica's hydro-agricultural systems over thousands of years, diverting water from mountains, rivers, and springs to irrigate cornfields and orchards. Morelos state, Mexico, has a cultural, archeological, and historical heritage related to land and water control through the use of apantli networks (irrigation channels). However, the current state of deterioration of historical heritage illustrates how ancestral values have been forgotten over time. Morelos is endowed with natural resources such as abundant water and a unique microclimate, but it has suffered environmental degradation in recent decades as a result of high population growth and unplanned urban, agricultural, and industrial development. In order to promote the protection and sustainable management of the apantli network and to raise awareness among authorities and local communities; as well as to prevent negative impacts on this natural and cultural heritage, which contributes to the environmental and hydrological balance in the southeastern portion of Morelos, here, we present some ideas on the role that archeological heritage could play in preserving the values of a cultural ecosystem service (CES) that are critical to the well-being of today’s communities. This study presents the outcomes of restoration efforts derived from a survey and characterization of the apantli network, particularly in the municipalities of Cuernavaca and Jiutepec. We also discussed the main findings of a sociohistorical and functional study that revealed weakness and alternatives in the socioecological system around the apantli network in Morelos. It is anticipated that the recovery of the pre-Hispanic apantli network in the state of Morelos will not only contribute to improved water and land management, but will also help to revalue the historical interactions between people and nature, thereby supporting ongoing efforts in conservation and ecological restoration.

New Papers

Tue, 29 Jul 2025 18:49:24 +0000

The diversity and traditional knowledge of seaweed in Thai An village, Nui Chua national park, Vietnam

DOI: https://doi.org/10.15451/ec2025-06-14.20-1-24

Thi-Thanh-Nhan Luu, Bui-Trung-Trinh Le, Thi-Mai-Anh Nguyen, Xuan-Minh-Ai Nguyen

Assessing Indigenous Knowledge on Diversity, Socio-economy, and On-Farm Management Practices of Different Yam Landraces (Dioscorea cayenensis-rotundata Complex) for Sustainable Production in Southern Ethiopia

DOI: https://doi.org/10.15451/ec2025-07-14.27-1-37

Birhanu Kagnew, Awol Assefa, Messay Mulugeta, Asfaw Degu, Wendawek Abebe, Sebsebe Demissew

Factors affecting the use and preference of stingless bees in the state of Rio de Janeiro, Brazil: implications for conservation

DOI: https://doi.org/10.15451/ec2025-07-14.26-1-15

Juliana Loureiro Almeida Campos, Amanda Soares Miranda, Vinícius Albano Araújo

New papers

Tue, 01 Jul 2025 18:04:34 +0000

see our recent publihed papers...

Insights from a Regional-Level Study of Traditional Plant-Based Treatments for Kidney and Urinary Disorders in Lebanon

DOI: https://doi.org/10.15451/ec2025-06-14.22-1-22

Marc Beyrouthy, Jimmy Bou Saba, Mariline Al Kazzi, Carmen Sadaka, Sima Tokajian, Lynn Al Samra, Aia Sinno, Sara Fares, Caren Kandil, Charbel Al Khoury

Variation in ethnomycological knowledge across age groups and length of residency in Benin (West Africa)

DOI: https://doi.org/10.15451/ec2025-06-14.22-1-13

Olyvia Gwladys FADEYI, Boris Armel Olou, Apollon Dossou Migan Tadagbé Hegbe, Meike Piepenbring, Nourou Soulemane Yorou

New papers from Ethnobiology and Conservation

Sat, 07 Jun 2025 13:21:46 +0000

Comprehensive Nutritional Composition of Wild Meat: A Systematic Review Using Data Imputation with Artificial IntelligenceComprehensive Nutritional Composition of Wild Meat

DOI: https://doi.org/10.15451/ec2025-05-14.21-1-20

Ana Luisa dos Santos Medeiros, Amanda Letícia Bezerra de Oliveira, Maria Fernanda Araújo de Medeiros, Daniel Tregidgo, Eliana Bistriche Giuntini, Elias Jacob de Menezes Neto, Juliana Kelly da Silva Maia, Michelle Cristine Medeiros Jacob

The Ethnobotany in Albania - a transition from folk knowledge to cultural popular studies (1946-1991)

DOI: https://doi.org/10.15451/ec2025-05-14.22-1-13

Anyla Saraçi, Ani Bajrami, Robert Damo

Perceptions of wild birds by coastal users in an Argentinean natural protected area and implications for management and conservation

DOI: https://doi.org/10.15451/ec2025-06-14.16-1-22

Juan Pablo Seco Pon

New Editorial

Wed, 16 Apr 2025 22:38:06 +0000

The Tyranny of the Harsh Reviewer

At some point, every author has experienced thedisappointment of receiving a negative decision on a manuscript submitted to a scientific journal. Frustra-tion is natural—and understandable. However, this feeling is often exacerbated by how the rejection is framed and justified. In most cases, editors base their decisions on the peer-review reports they receive. However, what happens when those reviews are conflicting? Moreover, more troubling still: what happenswhen the editor chooses to side with the harsher critique?

https://ethnobioconservation.com/index.php/ebc/article/view/1068

A Message of Gratitude and Exciting Updates for Ethnobiology and Conservation

Sun, 02 Mar 2025 10:12:32 +0000

Dear Editors, Authors, Reviewers, and Readers,

As we reflect on the past 12 years, we want to extend our deepest gratitude for your invaluable contributions to Ethnobiology and Conservation. Your dedication, expertise, and trust have been fundamental in establishing the journal as a leading platform in our field.

As we move forward, we are implementing important updates to enhance our publication. These include making our submission guidelines and author instructions more user-friendly, as well as strengthening our policies on inclusion and diversity. We believe that these changes will foster a more welcoming and equitable academic environment for all.

We also invite you to submit your manuscripts to Ethnobiology and Conservation and to explore the wide range of manuscript categories we accept. Whether you are sharing original research, theoretical perspectives, or applied studies, our journal offers a space to showcase high-quality ethnobiological and/or nature conservation scholarship.

Additionally, we encourage you to read our recent editorial.

Thank you for being part of our journey. We look forward to continuing this collective effort in advancing ethnobiology and conservation research.

New Paper

Tue, 25 Feb 2025 13:48:14 +0000

The human-feline relationship from a biocultural perspective: perception, knowledge and traditional use of the six Mexican species, in the state of Hidalgo, Mexico

https://ethnobioconservation.com/index.php/ebc/article/view/964

New paper

Tue, 25 Feb 2025 12:24:52 +0000

Is Ethnobiologist Training at Risk? Challenges of a Brazilian Graduate Program

https://ethnobioconservation.com/index.php/ebc/article/view/1039