Biocultural diversity is the diversity of life in all its forms: diversity in nature, cultures, and languages. It’s the expression of the bountiful potential of life on earth — a global web of interdependence between people and the natural world. At Terralingua, we’ve spent nearly 3 decades researching and championing this vital link. Discover insights, stories, and resources that illuminate and celebrate the diversity that sustains us all.
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Biocultural Diversity
Championing the diversity of nature, cultures, and languages around the world
PHOTO CREDITS: What is BCD © Cristina Panicali | Stories About BCD © Sindha Joghee | BCD Toolkit © Shalini Ingle | About Us © Nigel Crawhall | Support Our Work © Brendo Boyose | Publications & Media © William Thomas
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Dive into a collection of stories that celebrate the bounty of diversity in nature and culture. Indigenous and non-Indigenous voices and viewpoints. Stunning pictures, videos, and art. Discover our flagship publication — thought-provoking, inspiring, and always ad-free.
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When you buy Langscape Magazine, you accomplish two valuable things. You are supporting a unique platform for courageous and diverse storytelling by Indigenous and non-Indigenous authors from all over the world. And you’re regaling yourself with a gem: a beautifully designed, full-color, ad-free magazine filled with biocultural stories — a whole 160 pages of it!
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Pinarsita Juliana
Manager of Advocacy and Campaign, Save Our Borneo, Indonesia
“Writing for Terralingua is not just about publishing a story but also about sharing my voice with an international audience. As a Bataknese and Dayak Ngaju, it is important to me that my story and culture be understandable to readers worldwide who may face the same issue or struggles. Through storytelling, we can strengthen each other and build solidarity, especially as Indigenous Peoples.”
Mario Gerada
Chairperson, N.a.di.r for Conservation, Malta
“The voices Terralingua brings forward are those people must hear. Terralingua’s message is a simple one. Our journey on Earth is meaningful when we commit to becoming and staying human. That implies honouring biocultural diversity, protecting the soul of the Earth.”
Geeta Vishnu Ingle
Political Researcher, India
“Our heartfelt thanks to Terralingua. Your work in preserving and celebrating diverse cultural voices means so much to my family and Phool Mali community.”
Dr. David Zandvliet
Professor and UNESCO Chair (Biocultural Diversity and Education), Simon Fraser University, Canada
“I have found the resources hosted on Terralingua’s website to be invaluable for my students as they come to understand the importance of biocultural diversity in their work. More importantly, the network of scholars and practitioners that I have come to know as part of my links to Terralingua is enriching my research on this important enhancement to all educational practice (K-postsecondary).”
Alois Porokwa
NALEPPO Director, Tanzania
“I really appreciate your concern and care for our Maasai cultural heritage and their entire connectivity to biodiversity and ecosystem. Langscape Magazine is very instrumental to us amplifying our initiatives, and we wish to continue using it in the future.”
Dawn Wink
Director, Department of Teacher Education, U.S. Dept. of State English Language Specialist, USA
“Terralingua embodies biocultural diversity through amplifying voices of the world in sharing wisdom that might otherwise be lost. Terralingua lifts global stories to create unity in a constellation of shared passion and dedication for diversity of life in nature and culture.”
Fauzi Bin Abdul Majid (Palu’e-Malaysian)
IYSC Ambassador, Indonesia
“Collaborating with Terralingua has been an inspiring and transformative experience. It has deepened my connection to biocultural diversity and empowered me to share stories that celebrate the interwoven beauty of language, culture, and nature.”
Mark Turin
Associate Professor, Anthropology & Institute for Critical Indigenous Studies, Canada
“For almost three decades, Terralingua has occupied a unique place in our collective imagining of the responsibilities involved in being human. Through their far-reaching publications and international advocacy, the work of Terralingua sits at the intersection of nature and culture, making sense of the beautiful intricacy of our shared biocultural diversity. As an educator and researcher, I am honoured to be associated with Terralingua, as both a reader of and contributor to Langscape.”
Riathung Ngüllie
Storykeeper, India
“Terralingua’s Langscape clearly demonstrates the outreach they’re already establishing with Indigenous communities and people across the globe. In light of existing dominant narratives, it is more crucial than ever to create and support spaces for emerging minority voices that have long been systematically obfuscated.”
Ceren Kazancı (Laz)
IYSC Ambassador, Turkey
“Many thanks to the Terralingua family for your efforts to bring out many youths’ hopes and concerns for the future. We are very happy to be heard.”
Manju Maharjan (Newah)
IYSC Ambassador, Nepal
“Being part of the Terralingua family is one of the best things that happened in my life. Connecting with like-minded people through Terralingua has motivated me to continue my journey towards biocultural diversity.”
Tanya Zeriga
Researcher at the Menggeyao Morobe Consultancy, Papua New Guinea
“The publication of our story in Langscape Magazine validates our voice and gives us the courage to continue to speak up for our people, most of whom are unable to articulate the Indigenous point-of-view in the English language.”
William Thomas
Anthropologist, USA
“Terralingua was the first organization to provide an outlet for scholarship in the new and evolving field of biocultural diversity. Langscape Magazine’s ability to reach a wider audience makes it one of the most effective tools for building support for the biocultural initiatives that will make conservation a reality.”
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