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Transforming Water Research through Ancestral Knowledge

The current scientific approach to water research, rooted in a positivist paradigm, has historically supported state-led development and colonial expansion. This legacy has led to water being viewed primarily as a resource to be measured and extracted, overlooking diverse ways of knowing and relating to water. This narrow perspective limits our understanding and governance of water resources.

Interdisciplinary Fields, Global Studies, Development Studies