¿Son los derechos bioculturales el fundamento de una relación responsable entre los seres humanos y la naturaleza?

• Pierre Brunet ^[1]
  1. [1] Pantheon-Sorbonne University

     Pantheon-Sorbonne University

     París, Francia

     
• Localización: Revista de estudios políticos, ISSN 0048-7694, Nº 204, 2024 (Ejemplar dedicado a: La Política y el Derecho en la encrucijada ecológica), págs. 95-129
• Idioma: español
• Títulos paralelos:
  • Are biocultural rights the foundations of a responsible relationship between humans and Nature?
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  • español

    Este artículo sostiene que los derechos bioculturales se inscriben en una tendencia profunda y duradera que aboga por la localización o adaptación de los conceptos legales, un movimiento influenciado significativamente por diversas ciencias sociales, en particular la antropología. Esta tendencia se basa en una fuerte crítica de la expertocracia en favor de los enfoques de base, junto con el reconocimiento del conocimiento indígena y la diversidad biocultural. Además, hace hincapié en la propiedad colectiva basada en el uso más que en la mera posesión, junto con una enérgica condena de la mercantilización. Para comprender todo el alcance de los derechos bioculturales es necesario reconocer la estrecha relación entre sus dimensiones ética y jurídica. No obstante, el reto reside en el atractivo generalizado del concepto de guardianía, ya que las responsabilidades éticas asociadas a la guardianía son la contrapartida del marco jurídico de los derechos. En última instancia, se trata de restablecer el vínculo entre el derecho y la moral, tratando de establecer un fundamento ético para los marcos jurídicos, aunque teniendo que hacer frente al reto de definir una ética objetiva.

  • English

    The paper asserts that the concept of biocultural rights aligns with a profound and enduring trend advocating for the localization or adaptation of legal concepts, a movement significantly influenced by various social sciences, notably anthropology. This trend is based on a strong critique of expertocracy in favor of grass-roots approaches; alongside the recognition of indigenous knowledge and biocultural diversity. Moreover, it emphasizes collective ownership predicated on usage rather than mere possession, coupled with a vigorous condemnation of commodification. Understanding the full scope of biocultural rights necessitates acknowledging the intricate relationship between their ethical and legal dimensions. Nonetheless, the challenge lies in the widespread appeal of the concept of stewardship as the ethical responsibilities associated with «stewardship» are the counterpart of the legal framework of rights. Ultimately, the endeavor aims to restore a link between law and morality, striving to establish an ethical foundation for legal frameworks, albeit grappling with the challenge of defining an objective ethics.

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