[MPWG] Ethnobotanical Research

[Paul Duncan]

Hello MPWG:

Concerning Eric Jones' posting last evening about ethnobotanical 
research and ethics, I might suggest interested individuals also view 
the website of the International Society of Ethnobiology (ISE), the ISE 
code of ethics are found on the "ISE Documents" link of the home page, 
which is:

http://guallart.anthro.uga.edu/ISE/



In a nutshell:

The ISE Code of Ethics has its origins in the Declaration of Belém 
agreed upon in 1988 at the Founding of the International Society of 
Ethnobiology (in Belém, Brazil).

It is acknowledged that much research has been undertaken in the past 
without the sanction or prior consent of indigenous and traditional 
peoples and that such research has resulted in wrongful expropriation 
of cultural and intellectual heritage rights of the affected peoples 
causing harm and violation of rights

The ISE is committed to working in genuine partnership and 
collaboration with indigenous peoples, traditional societies and local 
communities to avoid these past injustices and build towards developing 
positive, beneficial and harmonious relationships in the field of 
ethnobiology.

The ISE recognises that culture and language are intrinsically 
connected to land and territory, and cultural and linguistic diversity 
are inextricably linked to biological diversity. Therefore, the right 
of Indigenous Peoples to the preservation and continued development of 
their cultures and languages and to the control of their lands, 
territories and traditional resources are key to the perpetuation of 
all forms of diversity on Earth.

Thanks All,

Paul D. Duncan
Center for Latin American and Caribbean Studies
University of Georgia
Athens, GA USA
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