Publication: Indigenous peoples: Conservation paradox
Author(s): Lyver PO, Tylianakis JM,
The customs and culture of indigenous peoples often reflect a deep knowledge of local biodiversity that leads to ecologically responsible behavior (“Beyond the roots of human inaction: Fostering collective effort toward ecosystem conservation,” E. Amel et al., Review, 21 April, p. 275). As a result, conservationists advocate the engagement of indigenous peoples in environmental protection programs (1). However, such programs often limit the use of fauna and flora (1, 2) without regard for indigenous peoples. Published in Science.