biocultural monitoring

Biocultural monitoring is an approach that tracks the health and well-being of both nature and human communities together. It recognizes that human cultures, lifestyles, and traditions are closely connected to local ecosystems and biodiversity. By observing changes in the environment and community practices simultaneously, biocultural monitoring helps identify how environmental shifts impact people's health, knowledge, and cultural practices—ultimately supporting sustainable management and conservation efforts that benefit both nature and communities.