Citizen science (CS) is receiving increasing attention as a conduit for Indigenous and local knowledge (ILK) in ecosystem stewardship and conservation. Drawing on field experience and scientific literature, we explore the connection between CS and ILK and demonstrate approaches for how CS can generate useful knowledge while at the same time strengthening ILK systems. CS invites laypersons to contribute observations, perspectives, and interpretations feeding into scientific knowledge systems. In contrast, ILK can be understood as knowledge systems in its own right, with practices and institutions to craft legitimate and useful knowledge. Such fundamental differences in how knowledge is generated, interpreted, and applied need to be acknowledged and understood for successful outcomes. Engaging with complementary knowledge systems using a multiple evidence base approach can improve the legitimacy of CS initiatives, strengthen collaborations through ethical and reciprocal relationships with ILK holders, and contribute to better stewardship of ecosystems.

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在公民科学与土著和地方知识之间创造协同效应

公民科学 (CS) 作为生态系统管理和保护中的土著和地方知识 (ILK) 的渠道，正受到越来越多的关注。利用现场经验和科学文献，我们探索了 CS 和 ILK 之间的联系，并展示了 CS 如何在生成有用知识的同时加强 ILK 系统的方法。CS 邀请非专业人士为科学知识系统提供观察、观点和解释。相比之下，ILK 本身可以被理解为知识系统，通过实践和机构来制作合法和有用的知识。知识生成、解释和应用方式的这些根本差异需要得到承认和理解才能取得成功。