Situating Maori Ecological Knowledge (MEK) within traditional environmental knowledge (TEK) frameworks, this book recognizes that indigenous ecological knowledge contributes to our understanding of how we live in our world (our world views), and in turn, the ways in which humans adapt to climate change. As an industrialized nation, Aotearoa/New Zealand (A/NZ) has responsibilities and obligations to other Pacific dwellers, including its indigenous populations. In this context, this book seeks to discuss how A/NZ can benefit from the wider Pacific strategies already in place; how to meet its global obligations to reducing GHG; and how A/NZ can utilize MEK to achieve substantial inroads into adaptation strategies and practices. In all respects, Maori tribal groups here are well-placed to be key players in adaptation strategies, policies, and practices that are referenced through Maori/Iwi traditional knowledge.
- ISBN10 303007191X
- ISBN13 9783030071912
- Publish Date 14 September 2019 (first published 31 August 2018)
- Publish Status Out of Print
- Out of Print 16 March 2021
- Publisher Palgrave Macmillan
- Imprint Palgrave Pivot
- Format Paperback (US Trade)
- Pages 130
- Language English