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Archer LJ, Müller HS, Jones LP, Ma H, Gleave R, da Silva Cerqueira A, McMurdo Hamilton T, Shennan‐Farpón Y. Towards fairer conservation: Perspectives and ideas from early‐career researchers. PEOPLE AND NATURE 2022. [DOI: 10.1002/pan3.10309] [Citation(s) in RCA: 0] [Impact Index Per Article: 0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Indexed: 11/09/2022] Open
Affiliation(s)
- Lucy J. Archer
- Zoological Society of London Institute of Zoology London UK
- Conservation and Behaviour Lab, School of Life Sciences and the Environment Royal Holloway University of London Surrey UK
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- Zoological Society of London Institute of Zoology London UK
- Department of Anthropology University College London London UK
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- Zoological Society of London Institute of Zoology London UK
- Conservation and Behaviour Lab, School of Life Sciences and the Environment Royal Holloway University of London Surrey UK
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- Zoological Society of London Institute of Zoology London UK
- Conservation and Behaviour Lab, School of Life Sciences and the Environment Royal Holloway University of London Surrey UK
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- Zoological Society of London Institute of Zoology London UK
- Conservation and Behaviour Lab, School of Life Sciences and the Environment Royal Holloway University of London Surrey UK
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- Zoological Society of London Institute of Zoology London UK
- Department of Geography King’s College London London UK
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- Zoological Society of London Institute of Zoology London UK
- Centre for Biodiversity and Environment Research (CBER) University College London London UK
- Biodiversify Newark UK
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- Zoological Society of London Institute of Zoology London UK
- Department of Anthropology University College London London UK
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McMurdo Hamilton T, Canessa S, Clark K, Gleeson P, Mackenzie F, Makan T, Moses-Te Kani G, Oliver S, Parker KA, Ewen JG. Applying a values-based decision process to facilitate comanagement of threatened species in Aotearoa New Zealand. CONSERVATION BIOLOGY : THE JOURNAL OF THE SOCIETY FOR CONSERVATION BIOLOGY 2021; 35:1162-1173. [PMID: 33034391 DOI: 10.1111/cobi.13651] [Citation(s) in RCA: 6] [Impact Index Per Article: 2.0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [MESH Headings] [Track Full Text] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 04/30/2020] [Revised: 09/25/2020] [Accepted: 10/04/2020] [Indexed: 05/28/2023]
Abstract
Ko koe ki tēnā, ko ahau ki tēnai kīwai o te kete (you at that, and I at this handle of the basket). This Māori (New Zealanders of indigenous descent) saying conveys the principle of cooperation-we achieve more through working together, rather than separately. Despite decades of calls to rectify cultural imbalance in conservation, threatened species management still relies overwhelmingly on ideas from Western science and on top-down implementation. Values-based approaches to decision making can be used to integrate indigenous peoples' values into species conservation in a more meaningful way. We used such a values-based method, structured decision making, to develop comanagement of pekapeka (Mystacina tuberculata) (short-tailed bat) and tara iti (Sternula nereis davisae) (Fairy Tern) between Māori and Pākehā (New Zealanders of European descent). We implemented this framework in a series of workshops in which facilitated discussions were used to gather expert knowledge to predict outcomes and make management recommendations. For both species, stakeholders clearly stated their values as fundamental objectives from the start, which allowed alternative strategies to be devised that naturally addressed their diverse values, including mātauranga Māori (Māori knowledge and perspectives). On this shared basis, all partners willingly engaged in the process, and decisions were largely agreed to by all. Most expectations of conflicts between values of Western science and Māori culture were unfounded. Where required, positive compromises were made by jointly developing alternative strategies. The values-based process successfully taha wairua taha tangata (brought both worlds together to achieve the objective) through codeveloped recovery strategies. This approach challenges the traditional model of scientists first preparing management plans focused on biological objectives, then consulting indigenous groups for approval. We recommend values-based approaches, such as structured decision making, as powerful methods for development of comanagement conservation plans between different peoples.
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- Thalassa McMurdo Hamilton
- Institute of Zoology, Zoological Society of London, Regents Park, London, NW1 4RY, U.K
- Centre for Biodiversity and Environment Research, Department of Genetics, Evolution and Environment, University College London, Gower Street, London, WC1E 6BT, U.K
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- Institute of Zoology, Zoological Society of London, Regents Park, London, NW1 4RY, U.K
- Wildlife Health Ghent, Faculty of Veterinary Medicine, Ghent University, Salisburylaan 133, Merelbeke, 9820, Belgium
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- Te Uri O Hau, Hunt Street, Whangārei, 0110, New Zealand
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- Ngāti Whatua o Kaipara / Ngā Maunga Whakahii o Kaipara, Pouwhakahaere Te Tari Taiao, Commercial Road, Helensville, 0800, New Zealand
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- Ngāti Manuhiri Settlement Trust, Pou Kaitiaki, Leigh Road, Rodney, 0985, New Zealand
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- Department of Conservation - Te Papa Atawhai, Sala Street, Rotorua, 3010, New Zealand
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- Ngāti Kuia, Hōkai Nuku (Ngāti Manuhiri & Ngāti Whātua), Pou Tātaki, Rutherford Street, Nelson, 7040, New Zealand
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- Ngāti Whatua o Kaipara / Ngā Maunga Whakahii o Kaipara, Pouwhakahaere Te Tari Taiao, Commercial Road, Helensville, 0800, New Zealand
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- Institute of Zoology, Zoological Society of London, Regents Park, London, NW1 4RY, U.K
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