I am currently in the process of reaching out to First Nations peoples via the Australia Museum to explore the possibility of collaborating with EOL in contributing their valuable knowledge on Australian and Austronesian species, particularly in relation to traditional conservation practices, species identification, and ecological changes over time. The potential collaboration would provide a more holistic understanding of biodiversity and could guide future conservation efforts with insights that modern science has only recently begun to recognize and appreciate.
This collaboration could also help the EOL better document the unique biodiversity of the Austronesian region, incorporating not only the scientific perspective but also the traditional ecological knowledge that has been passed down through generations. This approach would align with EOL’s mission to document and share knowledge about the world’s species while promoting a more inclusive and diverse understanding of biodiversity.
