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He Taura Here - Te Ao Tūroa: Te Ao Māori synthesis framework
The report synthesizes interdisciplinary research under the Te Ao Māori framework, combining marine sustainability with indigenous knowledge.
Introduction to Te Ao Māori Synthesis Framework
He Taura Here: Te Ao Māori Synthesis Framework report, underpinned by the Sustainable Seas National Science Challenge, unites a diverse array of research integrating mātauranga Māori with science revolving around environmental and economic sustainability of marine resources. It functions within four synthesis strands: Ecosystem-Based Management, Blue Economy, Research Process, and Te Ao Māori. Te Ao Māori strand employs Vision Matauranga initiatives, prioritizes indigenous perspectives, and upholds Maori relational values with the marine environment.
Detailed Analysis on Research and Cultural Insights
Emphasizing Te Ao Māori worldviews, the synthesis combines projects conveying Māori principles through diverse methodologies such as Kaupapa Māori research, fostering the growth of Māori marine economies and management frameworks. The framework details Te Ao Tūroa's aspirations, aiming to move beyond sustainability to regenerative practices underscored by principles like mauri (life force) and whakapapa (lineage). It encourages collaboration and transdisciplinary inquiry, elevating the cultural richness that Māori knowledge brings to marine sciences and economic models.
Concluding Findings and Future Recommendations
The cumulative findings recommend actively integrating Te Ao Māori values into current marine management and economic paradigms. These include the recognition of Māori stewardship, community-engaged practices, and inclusive policies strengthened by ancestral wisdom. Reflecting the interconnectedness of Wao Atua, Wao Tāngata, and Wao Tūpuna domains, the findings suggest continuous commitment to nurturing relationships with the marine environment and advancing indigenous research methodologies for lasting sustainability.
Key insights
Elevating indigenous methodologies in marine sciences
The synthesis underscores the necessity of integrating Kaupapa Maori research within marine sciences. This approach enriches environmental stewardship with indigenous knowledge, urging a shift towards inclusive and culturally resonant research paradigms. The well-being of marine ecosystems is intrinsically linked to the well-being of Māori communities, thus recognizing and implementing Māori epistemologies is essential for enduring sustainability.
Enabling Māori economic frameworks through Te Ao Tūroa
Te Ao Tūroa principles are posited as core ingredients for cultivating Māori marine economies. By presenting practical examples of Te Ao Tūroa in action, the synthesis encourages the design of economic systems where sustainability and profitability coexist harmoniously. Positioning Māori values and perspectives at the center of marine economic policies carries the promise of fostering equitable growth and regeneration of the marine sector.
Strengthening connections with the environment for future prosperity
The report advocates for long-term commitment to nurturing the relationship between people and the marine environment. This entails a continuous effort to actively engage with and improve upon traditional practices of kaitiakitanga, ensuring the health of the seas for future generations. The collaborative nature of these efforts integrates Māori tradition within contemporary frameworks, encompassing a vision that supports both cultural continuity and environmental preservation.
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