Elison Floriano Tiago
Life Sciences
Elison Floriano, a member of the Terena Indigenous community, comes from the village of Água Branca in Aquidauana, Mato Grosso do Sul. His academic journey, driven by a commitment to bridging ancestral and scientific knowledge, began with a degree in agricultural engineering from the State University of Mato Grosso do Sul, followed by a master’s degree in entomology and a PhD in entomology and biodiversity conservation from the Federal University of Grande Dourados.
His current research focuses on the ethno-entomological knowledge of the Terena people on native bees in the Aquidauana region of the Pantanal. Through his work, Elison strives to promote, value, and gain recognition for the rich Indigenous knowledge on sustainable management and conservation of native bees.
Projects
This research will investigate the traditional knowledge and practices of the Terena people regarding the use, customs, and management of native bees. The study will be conducted in villages in the Pantanal region of Aquidauana, Mato Grosso do Sul, Brazil. Indigenous peoples have coexisted with nature for thousands of years and have accumulated a wealth of knowledge about their environment. However, there is a significant lack of research documenting the ethnic-entomological knowledge of specific Indigenous groups, such as the Terena people, particularly regarding their relationship with stingless bees. This study aims to fill this gap by conducting unprecedented research on the Terena people and their interactions with these important pollinators.
