The Bridge Between Science and Tradition: Inclusive Policy Matters in Biosphere Reserves
Khwahish Vig
Symbiosis School of Liberal Arts, Pune
Key Highlights
- Biosphere reserves promote holistic biodiversity conservation spanning flora, fauna, and communities.
- Local communities’ long-standing ties to these ecosystems offer essential insights into regional biodiversity, ecosystem dynamics, and sustainable land-use techniques.
- Such a policy can improve conservation efforts while safeguarding the welfare of nearby communities by encouraging cooperation and partnerships.
- Inclusive policy application serves as a step towards establishing collaborative relationships, valuing local knowledge, and guaranteeing that local communities are represented at the biodiversity table.
Biosphere reserves are uniquely positioned to address some of the most important environmental and societal issues of our day because they serve as living laboratories for biodiversity conservation, sustainable development, and scientific study. Nonetheless, a crucial aspect frequently disregarded is the inclusive management of these reserves, which entails recognizing the indispensable part that nearby communities play in preserving these essential ecosystems.
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Khwahish Vig
Symbiosis School of Liberal Arts, Pune
Khwahish Vig is a Research Intern at MRC. She is a final-year undergraduate student of the Symbiosis School of Liberal Arts (SSLA) majoring in International Relations and a double minor in Economics and Anthropology. Her research interests include international relations, politics, soft power, culture studies, environment and communities, and development studies.