Beyond the Square Wheel: Towards a More Comprehensive Understanding of Biodiversity Conservation as Social and Political Process
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| Author(s) | Brechin, S.R. Wilshusen, P.R. Fortwangler, C.L. West, P.C. |
| Date | 2002 |
| Reference type | Journal Article |
| Source name | Society & Natural Resources |
| Journal | Vol 15 No 1 |
| Pages | pp. 41-64 |
| Publisher | Taylor and Francis |
Summary
In this article we build on an accompanying critique of recent writings in international biodiversity conservation. Many scholars and observers are calling for stricter enforcement of protected area boundaries given the perceived failure of integrated conservation and development projects (ICDPs) and other people-oriented approaches to safeguard biodiversity. Pointing to many ongoing, field-based efforts, we argue that this resurgent focus on authoritarian protection practices largely overlooks key aspects of social and political process including clarification of moral standpoint, legitimacy, governance, accountability, learning, and nonlocal forces. Following a discussion of these six points, we offer a series of recommendations aimed at highlighting existing work and encouraging dialogue and constructive debate on the ways in which biodiversity protection interventions are carried out in developing countries.
Themes
Community Conservation
Indigenous and Local Community Rights
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