Cultural model of Conservation

▪️This is based on a respect for rights of indigenous peoples & other bearers of “traditional knowledge” & prevents social conflicts.
▪️It involves forest dwellers in forest mgmt. & governance & acknowledges traditional rights of tribal over minor forest produce & provisions for making conservation more effective & more transparent.
▪️Kinshasa Resolution of 1975 (under IUCN) provides international recognition to cultural model of conservation. It acknowledges importance of traditional ways of life & land ownership, & call on governments to maintain & encourage customary ways of living.