Ethics and Collaborations in Latin American Ethnobiology

Even before the development of the Latin American Society of Ethnobiology’s (SOLAE) code of ethics, Latin American ethnobiology aimed to engage in collaborative research that reflects the reality of the region and its peoples. The SOLAE code of ethics encourages ethnobiologists to engage in research that supports the self-determination of local and Indigenous communities across Latin America. This roundtable invites participants to engage in a dialogue with several ethnobiologists from SOLAE who will share their research and the local impact and benefits of their work. This discussion aims to reinforce the collaborative effort initiated in 2017 between both the North American and Latin American ethnobiology societies. We encourage more ethnobiologists to join these conversations about research ethics and collaborations in Latin America. SOLAE organized this session to serve as a path towards increased collaboration between ethnobiologists across the Americas. We invite members from both societies to engage in conversation that represents research approaches from all regions of the continent.