HOMEF Advocates Revival of Indigenous Knowledge to Address Environmental Crises
The Health of Mother Earth Foundation (HOMEF) hosted a Wisdom Gathering at the Eti Uwem Ecological Centre in Akwa Ibom State, Nigeria.
In Brief
- •The Health of Mother Earth Foundation (HOMEF) hosted a Wisdom Gathering at the Eti Uwem Ecological Centre in Akwa Ibom State, Nigeria.
- •Environmentalists and academics urged the revival of indigenous languages and cultural philosophies to counter ecological degradation.
- •HOMEF Director Nnimmo Bassey criticized conventional concepts like 'green economy' and 'net-zero', arguing they commodify nature.
- •The event was conducted under HOMEF's 2026 focus on Justice Movement and Power for Socio-Ecological Transition (JUMP).
Why It Matters
The advocacy highlights growing calls across Africa to re-examine western-centric environmental frameworks in favor of local, community-rooted ecological philosophies. By promoting indigenous concepts such as 'Eti Uwem' (good living), environmental advocates seek to build sustainable, community-driven resource management models that resist corporate exploitation.
Key Details
- Organizer
- Health of Mother Earth Foundation (HOMEF)
- Location
- Eti Uwem Ecological Centre, Akwa Ibom State, Nigeria
- Event Theme
- Foundations of Language and Indigenous Philosophies for Socio-Ecological Justice
- Core Program Focus
- Justice Movement and Power for Socio-Ecological Transition (JUMP)
Context & Background
Indigenous communities across Africa have long utilized traditional ecological knowledge to manage natural resources sustainably, but colonial governance and rapid industrial expansion frequently displaced these practices. Modern environmental initiatives are increasingly reassessing the role of native language and local governance models in fostering climate resilience.
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