ekoloku
Ekoloku is a term used in ecological philosophy and cultural anthropology to describe a holistic system of knowledge and practice that treats humans as part of an interconnected ecosystem. It emphasizes reciprocal relationships among people, land, and non-human beings, and it promotes sustainable resource use, community resilience, and long-term ecological integrity.
The term is used across disciplines rather than tied to a single language. In scholarly contexts, ekoloku
Core practices associated with ekoloku include participatory governance of resources, seasonal and sacred cycles that guide
Ekoloku has been discussed in debates on indigenous knowledge inclusion in conservation and policy. Supporters argue
See also: Traditional ecological knowledge; place-based education; sustainability; community-based natural resource management.