The Socio-Ecological Dynamics of Food Insecurity among Subsistence-Oriented Indigenous Communities in Amazonia: a Qualitative Examination of Coping Strategies among Riverine Communities along the Caquetá River, Colombia
Despite the Amazon’s natural wealth, food insecurity is a major concern among indigenous communities. Yet, little is known about the socio-ecological dynamics shaping the contributions of local ecosystems to food security. In this study we examine how ecological features interact with normative stru...
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| author | Torres Vitolas, Carlos A. Harvey, Celia A. Cruz García, Gisella S. Vanegas Cubillos, Martha Cristina Schreckenberg, Kate |
| author_browse | Cruz García, Gisella S. Harvey, Celia A. Schreckenberg, Kate Torres Vitolas, Carlos A. Vanegas Cubillos, Martha Cristina |
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| description | Despite the Amazon’s natural wealth, food insecurity is a major concern among indigenous communities. Yet, little is known about the socio-ecological dynamics shaping the contributions of local ecosystems to food security. In this study we examine how ecological features interact with normative structures, lifestyles, and livelihoods to expose indigenous peoples to food shortages and how they attempt to cope with worsening food insecurity conditions through participatory exercises with ten indigenous communities along the Caquetá River, Colombia. Our results indicate that traditional food systems are sensitive to human and natural capital disruptions. However, severe food insecurity is prevented by the combination of a well-preserved environment and traditional social institutions, which facilitates widespread access to wild foods, farmland, environmental knowledge, supportive relations, and labour. Nevertheless, traditional adaptations appear insufficient when food insecurity results from health shocks. Our findings highlight the need for interventions that pursue conservation objectives whilst promoting social structures supporting resilience. |
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| spelling | CGSpace1016032025-03-13T09:44:34Z The Socio-Ecological Dynamics of Food Insecurity among Subsistence-Oriented Indigenous Communities in Amazonia: a Qualitative Examination of Coping Strategies among Riverine Communities along the Caquetá River, Colombia Torres Vitolas, Carlos A. Harvey, Celia A. Cruz García, Gisella S. Vanegas Cubillos, Martha Cristina Schreckenberg, Kate food security seguridad alimentaria colombia food systems Despite the Amazon’s natural wealth, food insecurity is a major concern among indigenous communities. Yet, little is known about the socio-ecological dynamics shaping the contributions of local ecosystems to food security. In this study we examine how ecological features interact with normative structures, lifestyles, and livelihoods to expose indigenous peoples to food shortages and how they attempt to cope with worsening food insecurity conditions through participatory exercises with ten indigenous communities along the Caquetá River, Colombia. Our results indicate that traditional food systems are sensitive to human and natural capital disruptions. However, severe food insecurity is prevented by the combination of a well-preserved environment and traditional social institutions, which facilitates widespread access to wild foods, farmland, environmental knowledge, supportive relations, and labour. Nevertheless, traditional adaptations appear insufficient when food insecurity results from health shocks. Our findings highlight the need for interventions that pursue conservation objectives whilst promoting social structures supporting resilience. 2019-06 2019-06-18T16:27:10Z 2019-06-18T16:27:10Z Journal Article https://hdl.handle.net/10568/101603 en Open Access Springer Torres-Vitolas, Carlos A.; Harvey, Celia A.; Cruz-Garcia, Gisella S.; Vanegas-Cubillos, Martha & Schreckenberg, Kate. (2019). The Socio-Ecological Dynamics of Food Insecurity among Subsistence-Oriented Indigenous Communities in Amazonia: a Qualitative Examination of Coping Strategies among Riverine Communities along the Caquetá River, Colombia. Human Ecology. 1-14 p. |
| spellingShingle | food security seguridad alimentaria colombia food systems Torres Vitolas, Carlos A. Harvey, Celia A. Cruz García, Gisella S. Vanegas Cubillos, Martha Cristina Schreckenberg, Kate The Socio-Ecological Dynamics of Food Insecurity among Subsistence-Oriented Indigenous Communities in Amazonia: a Qualitative Examination of Coping Strategies among Riverine Communities along the Caquetá River, Colombia |
| title | The Socio-Ecological Dynamics of Food Insecurity among Subsistence-Oriented Indigenous Communities in Amazonia: a Qualitative Examination of Coping Strategies among Riverine Communities along the Caquetá River, Colombia |
| title_full | The Socio-Ecological Dynamics of Food Insecurity among Subsistence-Oriented Indigenous Communities in Amazonia: a Qualitative Examination of Coping Strategies among Riverine Communities along the Caquetá River, Colombia |
| title_fullStr | The Socio-Ecological Dynamics of Food Insecurity among Subsistence-Oriented Indigenous Communities in Amazonia: a Qualitative Examination of Coping Strategies among Riverine Communities along the Caquetá River, Colombia |
| title_full_unstemmed | The Socio-Ecological Dynamics of Food Insecurity among Subsistence-Oriented Indigenous Communities in Amazonia: a Qualitative Examination of Coping Strategies among Riverine Communities along the Caquetá River, Colombia |
| title_short | The Socio-Ecological Dynamics of Food Insecurity among Subsistence-Oriented Indigenous Communities in Amazonia: a Qualitative Examination of Coping Strategies among Riverine Communities along the Caquetá River, Colombia |
| title_sort | socio ecological dynamics of food insecurity among subsistence oriented indigenous communities in amazonia a qualitative examination of coping strategies among riverine communities along the caqueta river colombia |
| topic | food security seguridad alimentaria colombia food systems |
| url | https://hdl.handle.net/10568/101603 |
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