We discuss a recent press release calling on wealthy countries to do more to combat climate change and protect their biodiversity. We examine some further examples of how questionable views are imposed unilaterally on conservation problems. Until we better engage with local perspectives we shall be less credible and less effective as conservationists.
Journal article
A modest proposal for wealthy countries to reforest their land for the common good
Biotropica, Vol.43(5), pp.524-528
2011
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- Title
- A modest proposal for wealthy countries to reforest their land for the common good
- Creators
- Erik M Meijaard - University of QueenslandDouglas Sheil - Southern Cross University
- Publication Details
- Biotropica, Vol.43(5), pp.524-528
- Identifiers
- 2372; 991012821153102368
- Academic Unit
- School of Environment, Science and Engineering; Forest Research Centre; Faculty of Science and Engineering
- Resource Type
- Journal article