Abstracts
Abstract
“Scientific knowledge and integrity in decision-making” as presented in the UNESCO Declaration of Ethical Principles Article 7 may neglect existing local and traditional knowledge systems of Indigenous communities. To address epistemic injustice towards the Indigenous knowledge in climate change adaptation, it is important to engage with Indigenous communities as equal members of society and learn from their relational and holistic understanding of nature.
Keywords:
- UNESCO,
- ethics,
- climate change,
- Andes,
- epistemic injustice,
- traditional indigenous knowledge,
- science
Résumé
L’article 7 de la Déclaration des principes éthiques de l’UNESCO, intitulé « Connaissances scientifiques et intégrité dans la prise de décision », peut négliger les systèmes de connaissances locaux et traditionnels des communautés autochtones. Pour remédier à l’injustice épistémique à l’égard des connaissances autochtones en matière d’adaptation au changement climatique, il est important de s’engager avec les communautés autochtones en tant que membres égaux de la société et d’apprendre de leur compréhension relationnelle et holistique de la nature.
Mots-clés :
- UNESCO,
- éthique,
- changement climatique,
- Andes,
- injustice épistémique,
- savoirs traditionnels autochtones,
- science
Appendices
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