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In this episode, Dr. Lum explores the vital role of traditional ecological knowledge in biodiversity conservation. Across the Pacific, there are powerful examples of how traditional practices ensured stable supplies of essential natural resources, such as kalo. By looking to ancestral knowledge, we can find meaningful solutions to today’s ecological challenges.