Biodiversity protection must include language preservation

The loss of Indigenous languages often leads to the disappearance of valuable ecological and medicinal knowledge. Although it is possible to reverse the decline in language use, such efforts are frequently neglected in national policies. Governments should consistently support initiatives that promote community-led immersion, family- and land-based learning, and digital tools to help speakers teach and preserve their languages for future generations. QUESTION: How might the preservation of Indigenous languages impact the way we understand and interact with the natural world? 

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