Environmental Studies and Forestry

Exploring the diversity of conceptualizations of nature in East and South-East Asia

L. Droz, H. Chen, et al.

This research delves into the intricate and varied meanings of 'nature' in several East and South-East Asian languages, uncovering the subtleties lost in translation. Conducted by a diverse group of authors, it calls for broader representation of these perspectives in global sustainability efforts.

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Abstract

This article explores the diverse meanings and connotations of "nature" across various East and South-East Asian languages, highlighting the complexities and potential mismatches lost in translation. It examines the conceptualization of nature in Chinese, Japanese, Vietnamese, Filipino, Tagalog, Cebuano, Lumad, Indonesian, Burmese, Nepali, Khmer, and Mongolian, revealing deep cosmological differences. The authors argue for greater representation of these diverse perspectives in global sustainability reports and policy-making, emphasizing the need for direct involvement of experts from diverse traditions of thought.

Publisher

Humanities and Social Sciences Communications

Published On

May 31, 2022

Authors

Layna Droz, Hsun-Mei Chen, Hung-Tao Chu, Rika Fajrini, Jerry Imbong, Romaric Jannel, Orika Komatsubara, Concordia Marie A. Lagasca-Hiloma, Chansatya Meas, Duy Hung Nguyen, Tshering Ongmu Sherpa, San Tun, Batkhuyag Undrakh

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