Biodiversity conservation is, above all, a human adventure. In Peru, Côte d’Ivoire, and Taiwan, women scientists and women from local communities contribute their knowledge, skills, and commitment to their territories.
Their work is essential to the success of Nature Conserv’Action’s projects.
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Testimonial from Carolina, in the Andean Amazon of Peru, within the community of Aguano Muyuna. Carolina takes part in every stage of the research process, from collecting data to sharing her observations on iNaturalist. As the leader of the local conservation association ABAFYK, her role goes beyond science: she coordinates logistics, supports the field teams, and encourages the participation of women and young people in her community.
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Testimonial from Jeanne, in Yapokoi, southern Côte d’Ivoire. Jeanne took part in a citizen science project, contributing to the collection of data on the local flora and fauna. In this video, we follow her into the forest as she introduces several medicinal plants and shares her knowledge of their traditional uses and benefits.
Testimonial from Lily, Shaïne, and Yangui, in Taiwan.
Lily is a volunteer with Nature Conserv’Action and works as a botanist, studying the growth of Taiwan’s forests and how they respond to climate change.
Shaïne and Yangui, both connected to the Tsou community of Alishan, support people on their journey toward greater well-being. Their deep connection to the land shapes their approach, and they organize shared meals prepared with locally sourced ingredients, creating spaces for exchange and reconnection with nature.
In this video, they also discuss the lack of recognition given to the knowledge held by the women of their community, which is often overshadowed by dominant scientific approaches. At the same time, they highlight a positive shift driven by younger generations, who are gradually helping to value this knowledge and change perspectives.
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