Otamendi-Urroz Irene, Quintas-Soriano Cristina, Hanspach Jan, Requena-Mullor Juan Miguel, Lagies Anna Sophie, Castro Antonio J
Social-Ecological Research Laboratory, Biology and Geology Department, Andalusian Center for Global Change - Hermelindo Castro (ENGLOBA), University of Almeria, Carretera Sacramento s/n, La Cañada de San Urbano, 04120, Almería, Spain.
FRACTAL Collective, Madrid, Spain.
Ambio. 2025 Oct;54(10):1581-1597. doi: 10.1007/s13280-025-02168-y. Epub 2025 Apr 16.
Biocultural diversity reflects the interplay among biological and cultural diversity within social-ecological systems, shaped by human societies' unique interactions with nature. This concept encompasses diverse knowledge, beliefs, practices, and values linked to local biodiversity. Despite its growing relevance, research gaps persist, including the need for theoretical clarity and a broader empirical application. To examine biocultural diversity's role in conservation and sustainability, we conducted a systematic mapping of scientific literature in English and Spanish from 1990 to 2021, using cluster analysis to identify research trends. Including Spanish literature broadened the analysis, offering unique perspectives often overlooked. Results reveal gaps on research, particularly regarding intangible biocultural components (e.g., traditional knowledge, values, or worldviews) and the need for research in underrepresented regions like Africa and Asia. To advance in this direction, we propose a novel classification for biocultural diversity to foster holistic understanding, encourage exploration of intangible components, and promote collaboration among stakeholders.
生物文化多样性反映了社会生态系统中生物多样性与文化多样性之间的相互作用，这种相互作用由人类社会与自然的独特互动所塑造。这一概念涵盖了与当地生物多样性相关的各种知识、信仰、实践和价值观。尽管其相关性日益增加，但研究差距依然存在，包括需要理论上的清晰性和更广泛的实证应用。为了研究生物文化多样性在保护和可持续性方面的作用，我们对1990年至2021年期间以英文和西班牙文发表的科学文献进行了系统梳理，使用聚类分析来确定研究趋势。纳入西班牙文文献拓宽了分析范围，提供了一些常常被忽视的独特视角。结果揭示了研究方面的差距，特别是在无形的生物文化组成部分（如传统知识、价值观或世界观）方面，以及在非洲和亚洲等代表性不足地区开展研究的必要性。为了朝着这个方向取得进展，我们提出了一种新的生物文化多样性分类方法，以促进整体理解，鼓励对无形组成部分的探索，并促进利益相关者之间的合作。
