Dialogues in Ethnoconservation: Contributions to Environmental Education

Abstract

Objective: This paper aims to support ethnoconservation discussions that lead to the construction of knowledge in Environmental Education and awareness among current generations of these issues.   Theoretical Framework: Several authors from the field of Ethnoscience contribute to the discussion of the topic, especially Couto (2007) and Diegues (2004). Their works provide important concepts for the proposed reflection while Afonso et al. (2015) support the discussion on the indigenous worldview. Method: Exploratory approach that considers theoretical reflections raised through bibliography.   Results and Discussion: The reflections presented demonstrate the possibilities of contribution of ethnoconservation, as a field of research, supporting studies about the beneficial relationships between traditional peoples and communities with nature.   Research Implications: The practical and theoretical implications of this research are discussed, providing support for Environmental Education today. These implications may cover different fields of formal and non-formal education, as well as initial and continuing teacher training and other related areas.   Originality/Value: This study contributes to the theoretical field by supporting urgent and necessary discussions that involve different principles for sustainability.