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The document discusses the significance of biodiversity, particularly in the Philippines, highlighting its rich ecosystems and the threats they face. It emphasizes the role of Indigenous knowledge and practices in biodiversity conservation, showcasing various traditional methods used by different Indigenous groups. The document calls for the recognition and integration of Indigenous governance and knowledge in conservation efforts to promote sustainable practices.

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The document discusses the significance of biodiversity, particularly in the Philippines, highlighting its rich ecosystems and the threats they face. It emphasizes the role of Indigenous knowledge and practices in biodiversity conservation, showcasing various traditional methods used by different Indigenous groups. The document calls for the recognition and integration of Indigenous governance and knowledge in conservation efforts to promote sustainable practices.

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INDIGENOUS

KNOWLEDGE
IN BIODIVERSITY AND
WILDLIFE
C O N S E RVAT I O N

group 5
WHAT IS
BIODIVERSITY
?efinition: Variety of life—genetic,
D
species, ecosystem diversity

Importance: Ecosystem health,


food security, medicine, climate
stability
BIODIVERSITY IN
PHILIPPINES
THE

Global Hotspot: 52,000+ species,


>50% endemic

Ecosystems: Rainforests, coral reefs,


mangroves, etc.

Threats: Habitat loss, climate change,


overexploitation
INDIGENOUS
A CONSERVATION
KNOWLEDGE:
PILLAR
TRADITIONAL
Passed
WISDOM down through
generations

SUSTAINABLE
Hunting, farming, fishing
PRACTICES

CULTURAL
Sacred species and places
BELIEFS
= protected
NOTABLE INDIGENOUS KNOWLEDGE IN CONSERVATION
OF BIODIVERSITY AND WILDLIFE IN THE PHILIPPINES
NOTABLE INDIGENOUS KNOWLEDGE IN
CONSERVATION OF BIODIVERSITY AND
WILDLIFE IN THE PHILIPPINES

MUYONG (IFUGAO)
Forest management,
erosion control
NOTABLE INDIGENOUS KNOWLEDGE IN
CONSERVATION OF BIODIVERSITY AND
WILDLIFE IN THE PHILIPPINES

LAPAT
(ISNAG)
Seasonal bans, forest
protection
NOTABLE INDIGENOUS KNOWLEDGE IN
CONSERVATION OF BIODIVERSITY AND
WILDLIFE IN THE PHILIPPINES

BATANGAN
(SUBANEN)
Clan-based forest
stewardship
NOTABLE INDIGENOUS KNOWLEDGE IN
CONSERVATION OF BIODIVERSITY AND
WILDLIFE IN THE PHILIPPINES

TAGBANUA
(PALAWAN)
Marine sanctuaries,
seasonal fishing
NOTABLE INDIGENOUS KNOWLEDGE IN
CONSERVATION OF BIODIVERSITY AND
WILDLIFE IN THE PHILIPPINES

T’BOLI (LAKE
SEBU)
Watershed protection,
natural aquaculture
NOTABLE INDIGENOUS KNOWLEDGE IN
CONSERVATION OF BIODIVERSITY AND
WILDLIFE IN THE PHILIPPINES

KAINGIN
(MANOBO)
Controlled burning, land
rotation
NOTABLE INDIGENOUS KNOWLEDGE IN
CONSERVATION OF BIODIVERSITY AND
WILDLIFE IN THE PHILIPPINES

TARA-TARA RITUAL
(B’LAAN)
Conservation practice
that involves prayers
and rules to prevent
overhunting
DUMAGAT-AGTA
INDIGENOUS Typhoon prediction through
natural signs
CLIMATE TINGGUIAN
Buffer zones for flood and

RESILIENCE IVATAN (BATANES)


landslide protection

Build stone houses


HERBAL
MEDICINE AND
BIODIVERSITY
DUMAGAT-AGTA
200+ medicinal plants

T’BOLI & TAGBANUA


Herbal remedies, plant
protection

WOMEN’S ROLE
Seed saving, knowledge
keepers
INDIGENOUS LAWS
& RESISTANCE
CUSTOMARY LAWS
Paniyew, Lapat, Bantay
Lasang
RESISTANCE
Against mining, logging,
land-grabbing

TAGBANUA
Legal fight for Coron Island
CHALLENGES
AND CALL TO
ACTION
ISSUES
Lack of land rights,
exclusion from policies
NEED
Recognize Indigenous
governance, community-led
conservation
INTEGRATION
Indigenous + Scientific
methods = Holistic
conservation
•INDIGENOUS KNOWLEDGE = KEY TO SUSTAINABLE BIODIVERSITY
CONSERVATION

•RECOGNIZE, RESPECT, AND INTEGRATE TRADITIONAL WISDOM

•EMPOWER INDIGENOUS COMMUNITIES FOR ENVIRONMENTAL STEWARDSHIP


THANK YOU

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