A FRAMEWORK FOR SUCCESSFUL INCLUSIVECONSERVATION. commissioned by WWF
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2021-07-06
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en
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Over the past century, nature conservation has typically taken shape in national parks controlled by
central governments. The human-rights conflicts that occurred by using these strategies have
forced policymakers and scientists to rethink the role of communities in conservation. This
research identified factors that determine successful inclusive conservation, by doing a case study
analysis that looked at the work of WWF with Indigenous Peoples and local communities in
Guyana, and in TRIDOM. By gathering data from existing literature, relevant documents,
interviews, and webinars, six factors of success have been identified: (1) expectations and
benefits, (2) local authority and responsibility, (3) equitable partnerships, (4) supporting
mechanisms, (5) understanding the local context, and (5) internal inclusive culture. The data has
shown that these factors not only determine successful inclusive conservation directly, but also
influence each other. Therefore, there is no particular order in which the factors should be looked
at. Rather, they should be viewed at as a whole. Furthermore, the research identified some of the
main challenges for inclusive conservation. These are categorised in challenges relating to the
general conservation model, power imbalances in conservation, and institutional challenges for
WWF as a conservation organisation.
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inclusive conservation ･ human rights ･ Indigenous Peoples ･ local communities - success
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Faculteit der Managementwetenschappen