30 Questions
What is a key motivator for local and Indigenous communities to conserve?
Socio-economic needs linked to a healthy ecosystem
What does governance involve, apart from management and implementation of rules?
Values, relations of power and alternative pathways forward
What is a common phrase used by local and Indigenous communities to describe their connection to the river system?
The river is the heart of the fishing people
What is a key difference between governance and management?
Governance involves values and power relations
What is a key motivator for non-Indigenous communities to conserve?
Scientific community research
What is a crucial aspect of Social-Ecological Systems?
Considering governance and decision-making processes
What is at the heart of community conservation and influences its success or failure?
Power and politics
What is a crucial aspect of governance in community conservation?
Leadership capacity and mediation
What can be hidden or invisible in community conservation and livelihood contexts?
Power dynamics
What is often closely linked to power in community conservation processes?
Politics and decision-making
What can threaten communities' livelihoods and conservation efforts?
Changes to historical access rights
What is essential for overcoming conflicts and building trust in community conservation?
Mediation and push-back power
What is a major part of the SES analysis?
Identifying drivers
What is transformation referred to in the context of social-ecological systems?
A systemic shift in the SES
According to the theory of collective action, what condition is necessary for people to cooperate?
Benefits from cooperating exceed individual costs
What is the significance of understanding the worldview of a local management system?
To gain insights into the functioning of the universe
Which factor is NOT involved in transformative changes documented in social-ecological systems?
Mobilising economic resources
What kind of changes may necessitate a transformation in an existing SES?
Fundamental or systemic
What is a critical factor influencing decision-making within community conservation?
Power dynamics
In the context of governance, what changed significantly in the 20th century?
Decision-making became more centralized
What was a consequence of the top-down decision-making approach in the latter part of the 20th century?
Deforestation
Which factor contributed to the notable environmental destruction and resource mismanagement in the latter part of the 20th century?
Failure at adaptive management
Why are underlying attitudes about nature considered a cause of environmental failures?
Historical prejudices
What is one implication of corporatization in the realm of decision-making processes?
Shift towards profit-driven motives
What is a key requirement for community-based conservation to succeed, according to the text?
Empowering local resource users and communities
What is highlighted as a necessary condition for community-based conservation to work effectively?
Deliberation involving all parties
Why is respect for Indigenous elders important in the context of community-based conservation?
To utilize local and traditional knowledge
What type of learning and trust development is often required for the success of community-based approaches?
Social learning
Which factor contributes to the effectiveness of community-based conservation measures?
Greater acceptance by local communities
Why is land and resource rights securement crucial for the success of community-based conservation?
Authority and responsibility devolved to the local level
Learn about community-based conservation and its importance in protecting natural resources and biodiversity. Understand the role of local communities in conservation efforts, along with institutional linkages and organizational levels impacting local institutions.
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