Since past century, vector-borne diseases have been a major public health concern in
several states of Mexico. However, Mexico City continues to be free of endemic mosquito …

Chinampería, a jeopardized precolonial agricultural practice, persists in the Xochimilco
wetland, Mexico City. Agroecological chinampa production is a recognized UNESCO World …

We review human effects on biodiversity using archaeological and ethnographic cases with
contrasting ecologies, population densities, and economies. Relevant trends include …

The theoretical and methodological toolkits developed under political ecology have become
increasingly relevant in current discussions of environmental impacts, sustainability, and …

The axolotl is a noteworthy species of salamander, one both biologically remarkable and
culturally significant. Native to the canals of Xochimilco, a neighborhood in Mexico City, the …

La progresiva degradación ambiental del paisaje biocultural conformado en el Lago de
Xochimilco ha puesto en riesgo la denominación del área como Sitio Patrimonio Mundial …

Un problema elemental en el campo del saber geográfico se refiere a la dotación de
métodos (y por supuesto de conceptos) que expliquen los fenómenos actuales situados …

Purpose The study aims to understand the nature of traditional knowledge by examining
how it is used and reinvented in the context of Xochimilco in Mexico City …

Although TEK has been marginalised during colonial and apartheid era, over the past four
decades, there has been a proliferation of research on TEK at local, regional and …

Social participation in the design and implementation of conservation policies has become
increasingly relevant. Despite the recognition of the importance of local communities' …