TED: Lasting conservation, led by Indigenous heritage | Adjany Costa

The video discusses the challenges of community-based conservation, highlighting issues like conservation washing, where organizations impose plans without community input. It suggests reversing traditional approaches by integrating community knowledge into research and policy. The speaker shares experiences from the KAZA region, emphasizing the importance of cultural heritage and storytelling in conservation. Efforts to empower communities through mapping and alternative livelihoods are described, stressing the need for trust and independence in conservation efforts.

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