Bridging knowledge systems to guide natural resource decision-making
International agreements call for inclusion of Indigenous and local knowledge in resource management, yet practical approaches remain underdeveloped. We argue that knowledge co-assessment offers a feasible pathway. Drawing on examples from practice in the Arctic, we provide guidance for equitable engagement, communication, and scaling, enhancing legitimacy, inclusivity, and actionable governance.
Authors
- Donna D. W. Hauser (ORCID: https://orcid.org/0000-0001-8236-7372)
- Mark Nuttall (ORCID: https://orcid.org/0000-0002-1620-3959)
- Denis Ndeloh Etiendem
- PâviâraK Jakobsen
- Martin Enghoff
- William J. Sutherland (ORCID: https://orcid.org/0000-0002-6498-0437)
- Clara Meinertz
- Finn Danielsen
- Sascha Schiøtt
- Yuka Oishi
- Naima El bani Altuna
- Parnuna E. Dahl
- Mikael Petersen
- Vittus Qujaukitsoq
- Margaret H.C. Rudolf
Institutions
- Ministry of the Environment (JP)
- University of Alaska Fairbanks (US)
- Ilisimatusarfik (GL)
- Greenland National Museum & Archives (GL)
- Grønlands Naturinstitut (GL)
- Conservation Leadership Programme (GB)
- Nordisk Fond for Miljø og Udvikling (DK)
- Nunavut Wildlife Management Board (CA)
- Marine Mammal Commission (US)
- Kobe University (JP)
Publication Details
- Journal
- Trends in Ecology & Evolution
- Published
- 2026-01-22
- DOI
- https://doi.org/10.1016/j.tree.2025.12.009
- Primary Topic
- Indigenous Studies and Ecology
- Type
- article
- Field-Weighted Citation Impact
- 0.00