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The Role of Mapuche Communities as Guardians of Basin Headwaters in Northern Patagonia

Year: 2024

Type: article

Abstract: This paper reviews the findings of our ethnographic research focused on the relationship between the Mapuche people and mountain waterscapes. We draw attention to the critical role of Mapuche communities in preserving headwater basins and promoting sustainable aquatic ecosystems management in North Patagonia. Our research involved interviews with Mapuche community members, participant observation in workshops, and visits to aquatic environments. Ethnohistorical data supplemented our findings. Our analysis underscores the ongoing territorial transformations impacting indigenous lands and describes ongoing conflicts, emphasing the need for inclusive, multicultural approaches to water resource management. It also advocates for a biocultural framework that transcends the Nature-Culture divide when examining the complex realm of waterscapes.

Source: Figshare

DOI: 10.6084/m9.figshare.27926334

Authors: Aigo, Juana, Ladio, Ana

Language: English

Topic: Environmental and Cultural Studies in Latin America and Beyond

Subfield: Ecology

Field: Environmental Science

Domain: Physical Sciences

SDGs: Life on land, Clean water and sanitation

Open Access status: green

OpenAlex ID: W6902411547

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