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SynthesisAmbio2025

Exploring biocultural diversity: A systematic analysis and refined classification to inform decisions on conservation and sustainability.

Irene Otamendi-Urroz, Cristina Quintas-Soriano, Jan Hanspach, Juan Miguel Requena-Mullor, Anna Sophie Lagies, Antonio J Castro

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Synthesis in Ambio, 2025. The graph could read no effect estimate from its abstract, so it casts no vote on the map. Cited by 1 paper.

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1 · What the graph read from it

What it found

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3 · Its place in the literature

Who cites it

1 citing paper in PubMed.

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4 · The record

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5 · Who and what money

Authors and funding

6 authors.

Irene Otamendi-UrrozSocial-Ecological Research Laboratory, Biology and Geology Department, Andalusian Center for Global Change - Hermelindo Castro (ENGLOBA), University of Almeria, Carretera Sacramento s/n, La Cañada de San Urbano, 04120, Almería, Spain. ireneota@ual.es.ORCID http://orcid.org/0000-0002-3087-5268
Cristina Quintas-SorianoSocial-Ecological Research Laboratory, Biology and Geology Department, Andalusian Center for Global Change - Hermelindo Castro (ENGLOBA), University of Almeria, Carretera Sacramento s/n, La Cañada de San Urbano, 04120, Almería, Spain.
Jan HanspachFaculty of Sustainability, Leuphana University Lüneburg, Universitätsallee 1 C11.210d, 21335, Lüneburg, Germany.
Juan Miguel Requena-MullorSocial-Ecological Research Laboratory, Biology and Geology Department, Andalusian Center for Global Change - Hermelindo Castro (ENGLOBA), University of Almeria, Carretera Sacramento s/n, La Cañada de San Urbano, 04120, Almería, Spain.
Anna Sophie LagiesFaculty of Sustainability, Leuphana University Lüneburg, Universitätsallee 1 C11.210d, 21335, Lüneburg, Germany.
Antonio J CastroSocial-Ecological Research Laboratory, Biology and Geology Department, Andalusian Center for Global Change - Hermelindo Castro (ENGLOBA), University of Almeria, Carretera Sacramento s/n, La Cañada de San Urbano, 04120, Almería, Spain.

Funding

Bundesministerium für Forschung und Technologie 01UU1903Junta de Andalucía EMERGIA programJunta de Andalucía Predoctoral contractsMinisterio de Universidades María Zambrano contractsUniversity of Almería Proyectos de Fortalecimiento de Grupos de Investigación del Plan Propio de Investigación y Transferencia 2023
6 · The paper itself

Abstract

Biocultural diversity reflects the interplay among biological and cultural diversity within social-ecological systems, shaped by human societies' unique interactions with nature. This concept encompasses diverse knowledge, beliefs, practices, and values linked to local biodiversity. Despite its growing relevance, research gaps persist, including the need for theoretical clarity and a broader empirical application. To examine biocultural diversity's role in conservation and sustainability, we conducted a systematic mapping of scientific literature in English and Spanish from 1990 to 2021, using cluster analysis to identify research trends. Including Spanish literature broadened the analysis, offering unique perspectives often overlooked. Results reveal gaps on research, particularly regarding intangible biocultural components (e.g., traditional knowledge, values, or worldviews) and the need for research in underrepresented regions like Africa and Asia. To advance in this direction, we propose a novel classification for biocultural diversity to foster holistic understanding, encourage exploration of intangible components, and promote collaboration among stakeholders.

Indexed as

BiodiversityConservation of Natural ResourcesCultural DiversityHumansBiocultural approachesBiocultural diversity componentsCluster analysisConservation effortsEvidence synthesisSocial-ecological systems

Identifiers

PMID40240743
PMCPMC12405084

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