xxii Acknowledgements and Dedications
information in Madagascar were first in line, as well as Benjamin Coudurier
and Kim Mazenot who provided helpful research assistance. Mélanie Congretel
commented on early versions of some chapters and her astuteness allowed some
ideas to progress considerably. In addition, exchanges with members of the Bioculturalis team have been a constant source of renewal, and we must also thank
them: Jean Foyer, Geoffroy Filoche, Reia Anquet and Patricia Guzmán Aguilera.
F.G. has a tender thought for its two princesses, Tany & Babette, whose softness, undecipherable (but comforting) babbles and constant encouragement have
enabled him to overcome moments of doubt. F.G. would also like to express his
gratitude to his two co-editors who have allowed him to confirm that work and
friendship are far from – to use a popular French expression – the (improbable)
wedding of the carp and the rabbit.
C.F wishes to dedicate this book to all the Indigenous people and local communities, peasants’ groups and citizens’ movements who work every day for a
more equitable and sustainable life on Earth. She thanks her two co-editors for
the great adventure this research project has been over the last three years.
I.H. wants to acknowledge the importance of the work done by different
persons of goodwill, Indigenous or not, towards the recognition of the rights of
Indigenous people and local communities over their natural resources, especially
the people mobilized around the Potato Park, farmers, as well as the ANDES
NGO. She has a special thought for her two co-editors and the participants of
this project: this journey has truly been enriching. Finally, she wants to thank
Enrique and Mathilda for their patience during this process, which stretched over
a very challenging period.
information in Madagascar were first in line, as well as Benjamin Coudurier
and Kim Mazenot who provided helpful research assistance. Mélanie Congretel
commented on early versions of some chapters and her astuteness allowed some
ideas to progress considerably. In addition, exchanges with members of the Bioculturalis team have been a constant source of renewal, and we must also thank
them: Jean Foyer, Geoffroy Filoche, Reia Anquet and Patricia Guzmán Aguilera.
F.G. has a tender thought for its two princesses, Tany & Babette, whose softness, undecipherable (but comforting) babbles and constant encouragement have
enabled him to overcome moments of doubt. F.G. would also like to express his
gratitude to his two co-editors who have allowed him to confirm that work and
friendship are far from – to use a popular French expression – the (improbable)
wedding of the carp and the rabbit.
C.F wishes to dedicate this book to all the Indigenous people and local communities, peasants’ groups and citizens’ movements who work every day for a
more equitable and sustainable life on Earth. She thanks her two co-editors for
the great adventure this research project has been over the last three years.
I.H. wants to acknowledge the importance of the work done by different
persons of goodwill, Indigenous or not, towards the recognition of the rights of
Indigenous people and local communities over their natural resources, especially
the people mobilized around the Potato Park, farmers, as well as the ANDES
NGO. She has a special thought for her two co-editors and the participants of
this project: this journey has truly been enriching. Finally, she wants to thank
Enrique and Mathilda for their patience during this process, which stretched over
a very challenging period.