Cultural Conflicts in Conservation
Conservation measures do not always respect local cultural norms and social structures, and may not bring direct benefits to communities. In some parts of the world, conservation efforts have often ignored local and traditional knowledge and land/sea tenure systems infavour of a top-down scientific model, resulting in social and cultural losses to coastal communities. (p. 62)
Source:
Vierros, Marjo, Biliana Cicin-Sain, Salvatore Arico and Christophe Lefebrre. "Preserving Life: Halting Marine Biodiversity Loss and Establishing Networks of Marine Protected Areas in 2010 and Beyond." Pages 55-70 in Djoghlaf, Ahmed and Felix Dodds (eds.). Biodiversity and Ecosystem Insecurity: A Planet in Peril. London: Earthscan, 2011. [QH541.15 B56B5683 2011X EARTHSCI] (U. of Toronto, Earth Science Library)
Christian missionaries possess valuable expertise in cross-cultural communication, which can greatly benefit scientists. Collaboration between scientists and missionaries is essential, as both play crucial roles in preserving God's creation. While scientists focus on safeguarding nature, missionaries work to preserve and nurture human communities. Together, their efforts can create a more harmonious balance between humanity and the natural world.
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