par Vereecken, Nicolas 
;Héger, Madeleine ;Aganze Mweze, Marcelin ;Razakamiaramanana, Aina ;Karanja, Rebecca R.H.N.;Nkoba, Kiatoko;Noiset, Pierre
Référence Diversity, 17, 12, 826
Publication Publié, 2025-12-01
;Héger, Madeleine ;Aganze Mweze, Marcelin ;Razakamiaramanana, Aina ;Karanja, Rebecca R.H.N.;Nkoba, Kiatoko;Noiset, Pierre Référence Diversity, 17, 12, 826
Publication Publié, 2025-12-01
Article révisé par les pairs
| Résumé : | This perspective paper examines the multifaceted cultural ecosystem services (CESs) provided by wild bees with particular attention to the spiritual, medicinal, and traditional knowledge-based dimensions associated with Afrotropical stingless bees. We integrate these insights within a biocultural framework, highlighting their relational values and arguing that the systematic omission of these cultural roles in pollinator research, policy and conservation constitutes a form of epistemic injustice. We also argue that the systematic recognition and documentation of these cultural roles are critical to advancing more inclusive and effective conservation frameworks. Based on a synthesis of field observations, photo-documentation, and literature review, we propose future research and policy directions aimed at embedding these cultural values more comprehensively within biocultural conservation strategies. |
