01 Apr Communities, Conservation and Livelihoods: Synthesis Discussion
Through presentations made by numerous knowledgeable professionals during the 2018 Communities, Conservation, and Livelihoods conference, valuable insight and personal experiences were shared on topics such as structures of governance, sustainable livelihoods, rights and conflict, Indigenous peoples (and the challenges they face both today and historically), among several other themes.
The comparative systems of social and ecological management discussed through this conference can be used to help inform policy across scales -from the community level onward. They remind us that we are indeed all part of nature, and share a dynamic relationship with our surrounding environment. In bringing together the themes of communities, conservation, and livelihoods (CCL), we are reminded of the balance that exists between humans and nature; when we take time to care for the earth, it will care for us in return.
By weaving together a diverse set of perspectives, ideas, values, and approaches which were presented over the course of this three day conference, several commitments for the future were made by conservation organizations and industry experts alike. These exciting next steps will help guide community-based conservation initiatives, promote collaboration between communities and institutions, and lead us toward a unified and sustainable future.
Key Themes:
Factors of Success in Community Conservation, Governance, Rights & Conflict, Indigenous Issues, Livelihoods, Engagement, Education & Empowerment, Climate & Environmental Change
Communities, Conservation and Livelihoods: Commitments
