The author of a new study says more needs to be done to support Indigenous governance.
The biggest comprehensive literature review to date has confirmed that Indigenous stewardship bolsters conservation goals.
The literature review was published recently in People and Nature and found “a clear, positive relationship” between conservation and Indigenous stewardship, said lead author William Nikolakis, associate professor at the University of British Columbia faculty of forestry and environmental stewardship.
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