Storytelling empowers indigenous people to conserve their environments

Over at Mongabey Nicoletta Lanese writes:
  • Indigenous storytelling is a powerful tool for preserving biocultural diversity, conservation scientists propose. 
  • Conservationists should rise above the field’s historic malpractice by listening to stories and truly collaborating with indigenous people. 
  • To successfully collaborate, conservationists must regard indigenous knowledge as valid, act in accordance with standing traditions and maintain a humble willingness to learn.
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