Viewpoint: Indigenous knowledge systems and environmental social work education: Towards environmental sustainability

• Main Authors: Mogomme Alpheus Masoga (Author), Allucia Lulu Shokane (Author)
• Format: Book
• Published: Environmental Association of Southern Africa, 2019-05-01T00:00:00Z.
• Subjects: article
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Prior to colonisation, most indigenous communities were using indigenous knowledge systems (IKS) as part of their livelihood. The livelihoods of rural and indigenous peoples and those living in poverty are often closely tied to the use of biodiversity. Positive action, if taken in these communities,...