Chapter 10 - Conclusion

Source: Food and Agriculture Organization of the United Nations, 2013, Terence Hay-Edie and Bilgi Bulus, GEF Small Grants Programme, Dominique Bikaba, Strong Roots,   "The Youth Guide to Biodiversity" 1st Edition (Chapter 10) Youth and United Nations Global Alliance. Reproduced with permission.

Chapter 10. Verbatim.

Technological and Management Considerations For Conservation In Developing Countries

Biodiversity conservation in developing countries has its own set of challenges. Not only are there natural issues, such as climate change and climate variability effects, but many local communities rely on the natural resources they harvest and hunt in protected areas. In these situations, it is especially important to ensure the management plans and technologies are considerate of community needs and capacities, and are endorsed by the affected communities.

Conclusion

Biodiversity conservation and sustainable development are two inter-related branches focusing on social progress, economic growth and environmental protection on one side, and ecosystem conservation on the other. 

Conservation includes the efforts carried out in protected areas such as national parks and community reserves, and in other areas with rich and important biodiversity where conservation is not the main focus. It is in these latter productive landscapes where sustainability is needed most. Sustainable agriculture, sustainable fisheries and sustainable management of natural resources are the main approaches for preserving these landscapes for long-term social, economic and ecological benefits.

Learn more

:: The Pan African Sanctuaries Alliance: www.panafricanprimates.org

:: WWF Living Planet Report: wwf.panda.org/about_our_earth/all_
publications/living_planet_report