CS study and practice in Iberoamerica and theCaribbean is widespread and diverse. Weidentified 30+ search terms that embody CS inthe region. A search in bibliographicaldatabases resulted in 200,000+ publications,mostly concentrated in 7 countries. Out of 685documented CS experiences in 9 countries,81% focus on biodiversity, ecology andenvironment, and natural resourcemanagement; 73% are local or subnational.Further research is urgent to include othercountries. Also, to understand diverse goalsdriving CS in the region, e.g., informingdecisions to improve livelihoods and conserve;educating youth for social change; (c)addressing epistemic violence

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