A proposition to interrogate the spectacle of Indigenous Peoples in biodiversity loss and climate change governance

Environmental Science & Policy 2026 Open access

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Authors: Stasja Koot, Steve /Ui Kunta, Dennis Munyingwa, Gijsbert Hoogendoorn, Emmanuel Mogende, Robert Gordon
DOI: 10.1016/j.envsci.2026.104410
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References: 38

Abstract

Anthropology 2004: 45(2) and 2006: 47(1).Despite often similar dynamics regarding the representation of Indigenous Peoples, we emphasize that 'Indigenous Peoples' is not a monolithic category but includes diverse groups based on different livelihoods, including those who directly manage protected areas (Kløcker Larsen and Raitio, 2022), groups displaced for conservation purposes (Kokunda et al., 2023), or groups negotiating water governance (McKibbin, 2023).Although there is a recurring theme at the heart of the spectacle, it operates differently for all these groups depending on politics, legal regimes, policies, history, and economic connections.

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Environmental law and policy Environmental Ecological and Cultural Studies Conservation Biodiversity and Resource Management

Publication details

Journal / source
Environmental Science & Policy
Publisher
Elsevier BV
Volume
181
Pages
104410–104410
Publication date
4 June 2026
Language
EN