Biodiversity, Ecomusicology and Fostered Nominal Ecology
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2024
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Rupkatha Journal on Interdisciplinary Studies in Humanities
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The trajectory of different nations of the world has recently been fixated on climate actions and
sustainability. The African continent has joined the train too, as countries begin to take strides toward the
United Nations’ Sustainable Development Goals on sustainable society and climate action. Thus, it becomes
necessary to inquire about the viability of a combination of the traditional beliefs and cultural ethos with
ecological projects, in achieving these sustainable development goals. Could the already established
indigenous systems in Africa be of practical contribution to the protection of biodiversity, environmental
sustainability, and other climate actions? Could these already institutionalised and ethnographic
programmes engender inclusive climate activity? Nigeria boasts of diverse ecological and biocentric
indigenous beliefs, cultures and practices. One of such is the Osun-Osogbo sacred grove. This grove is a
concentration of flora and fauna diversity, which has been preserved for years and has also been rooted in
spiritual and physical beliefs. Some of the fauna species found in this grove are the African Civet, African
giant Snail, and African giant Rat, among others which include Aves. Some flora species include African teak,
Camwood, Palm tree, bamboo, and a host of others. Also, music has played a major role in the advocacy
for conservation and environmental protection. Singing some songs at the Osun-Osogbo grove and during
the Osun-Osogbo festival ensures orientation, sensitisation and promotion of eco-friendly habits, thereby
serving ecomusicological purposes. This study therefore focuses on the Osun-Osogbo grove and
indigenous values to present a possible sustainable society. Thus, as a response to climate change, this
paper draws on these values and the Osun-Osogbo grove to propose conservationism, and artificial
cultivation of biodiversity for climate change adaptation, mitigation and resilience, using indigenous
methods.
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Ogunmekan, D., Efurhievwe, M.A.& Okpeki, I.P. (2024). Biodiversity, Ecomusicology and Fostered Nominal Ecology. Rupkatha Journal 16:1. https://doi.org/10.21659/rupkatha.v16n1.10