Supporting the Role of Customary Law in Community-Based Conservation

2008 ◽  
Author(s):  
Erika J. Techera
Keyword(s):  
Customary Law ◽  
Community Based ◽  
Community Based Conservation

scholarly journals Community-Based Conservation for the Sustainable Management of Conservation Conflicts: Learning from Practitioners

2021 ◽  
Vol 13 (14) ◽  
pp. 7557
Author(s):  
Juliette Claire Young ◽  
Justine Shanti Alexander ◽  
Ajay Bijoor ◽  
Deepshikha Sharma ◽  
Abhijit Dutta ◽  
...  
Keyword(s):  
Conflict Management ◽  
Case Studies ◽  
Sustainable Management ◽  
Local Communities ◽  
Snow Leopard ◽  
Community Based ◽  
Community Based Conservation ◽  
Strategic Support

We explore the role of community-based conservation (CBC) in the sustainable management of conservation conflicts by examining the experiences of conservation practitioners trying to address conflicts between snow leopard conservation and pastoralism in Asian mountains. Practitioner experiences are examined through the lens of the PARTNERS principles for CBC (Presence, Aptness, Respect, Transparency, Negotiation, Empathy, Responsiveness, and Strategic Support) that represent an inclusive conservation framework for effective and ethical engagement with local communities. Case studies from India, Kyrgyzstan, Mongolia, and Pakistan show that resilient relationships arising from respectful engagement and negotiation with local communities can provide a strong platform for robust conflict management. We highlight the heuristic value of documenting practitioner experiences in on-the-ground conflict management and community-based conservation efforts.

scholarly journals A Crispy Delicacy: Augosoma Beetle as Alternative Source of Protein in East Cameroon

2014 ◽  
Vol 2014 ◽  
pp. 1-7 ◽  
Author(s):  
F. J. Muafor ◽  
P. Levang ◽  
P. Le Gall
Keyword(s):  
Edible Insects ◽  
Community Based ◽  
Good Source ◽  
Alternative Source ◽  
Biological Pest Control ◽  
Community Based Conservation ◽  
Alternative Protein ◽  
Global Biodiversity ◽  
Eastern Cameroon

Despite the fact that the exoskeleton of the Augosoma centaurus (Dynastinae) is hard and difficult to chew, this insect is often gathered in Eastern Cameroon for food in periods of availability. Nine ethnic groups in Eastern Cameroon were surveyed to understand the role of this insect in assuring food security, using quantitative and qualitative social science approaches. Both the larvae and adult stages of this beetle are habitually consumed in the areas studied. In total, about 65% of consumers prefer consuming the adults, while 35% prefer consuming the larvae. About 24% of consumers derive the same satisfaction from the consumption of Augosoma or other edible insects. Close to 39% of consumers prefer other edible insects to Augosoma, while 37% prefer the consumption of Augosoma to other edible insects. This beetle usually occurs at a period when other edible insects are not available, therefore constituting a good source of alternative protein in this region where poverty, poaching, and biodiversity erosion are still a major problem. Furthermore, the gathering of this beetle for food is equally a means of biological pest control of raffia plants and a tool to enhance community-based conservation of the areas global biodiversity.

scholarly journals SELF-ORGANISATION INITIATIVES IN COMMUNITY-BASED CONSERVATION: A CASE STUDY OF BUNG JAGOI HERTIAGE BAU, SARAWAK MALAYSIA

2017 ◽  
Vol 2 (2) ◽  
Author(s):  
AHI SAROK ◽  
FREDICIA BEATRICE BRITIN
Keyword(s):  
Local Community ◽  
Committee Member ◽  
Forest Resources ◽  
Customary Law ◽  
Structured Interviews ◽  
Community Based ◽  
Community Based Conservation ◽  
Self Organisation ◽  
Forest Resources Management ◽  
The Impact

This article examines the small-scaled, village-based, self-organised initiatives community-based conservation (CBC) of Bung Jagoi Heritage, Bau, Sarawak. The community self-organisation criteria are adopted in this study. The initiatives are developed through the CBC Projects under the Equator Initiative (EI) of the United Nation Development Programme (UNDP) which are considered successful by the EI. This article also investigates the impact of Bidayuh customary law or adat on the access and forest resources management in the communal forest of Bung Jagoi Heritage which utilised the Adat Bidayuh Order, 1994 and native customs as their guidelines for managing the access and forest resources. The level of participation among the villagers and the committee members is also assessed in this study based on the widely used participation typology developed by Jules N. Pretty. The data for this study is gathered through semi-structured interviews (SSIs) and observation. The findings of this study shows that the self-organisation in CBC of Bung Jagoi Heritage is initiated by a small number of Jagoi-Duyoh villagers due to some outsiders’ mysterious visits and concerns to conserve the forested land that also situate an ancestral village and its biodiversity as well as to develop the Bung Jagoi Heritage through the conservation activities. The success of this CBC self-organisation relies heavily on the involvement and commitment of the committee members, funding from the local and international donors, and leadership of the committee’s advisor in order for it to sustain and develop. The local community practices collectively known as the adat gives some impact on the access and forest resources through its communal tenure and traditional beliefs. The level of participation among the villagers can be categorised as ‘participation for material incentive’ while the level of participation among the committee member can be categorised as ‘self-mobilisation’.Key words: self-organisation, community-based conservation (CBC), customary law, adat, forest resources, participation, Bidayuh, Jagoi.

scholarly journals PERANAN PENGHULU TERHADAP HAK ULAYAT DI MINANGKABAU

2020 ◽  
Vol 6 (1) ◽  
pp. 161
Author(s):  
Eviandi Ibrahim
Keyword(s):  
Property Rights ◽  
Customary Law ◽  
Community Based ◽  
Application Of Law ◽  
Customary Rights ◽  
Conducting Research ◽  
Customary Land ◽  
The Right ◽  
Day By Day

Sumatra in general and Banuhampu District in particular the existence of customary rights is decreasing day by day both in terms of quantity and quality. The reduced existence of customary rights is because the customary rights have been traded by the legal community, in the case that Minangkabau customary law prohibits the sale and purchase of customary rights, this is stated in the customary kato "Jua indak eaten by bali, pawning indak eaten sando" means that ulayat rights can not be traded and transferred ownership to parties outside the legal community fellowship. Based on the above, the authors are interested in conducting research with the following problems: How are customary rights in Banuhampu District? What is the role of the leader / Pangatuo of the tribe / clan or the head of the inheritance of the ulayat rights in Banuhampu? What is the solution taken to defend the existence of customary rights in Banuhampu District? This research is juridical-social, because the researcher will examine how the application of law, namely customary law, in the development of the existence of customary rights among the Banuhampu community. Based on the discussion that the author puts forward, the following conclusions can be drawn: Whereas Customary Land (Ulayat) Currently its existence in Banuhampum can still be maintained. Even though it's been much less. This can be proven that until now the Legal Alliance in the Customary Law Community, namely Nagari, Tribe, Kaum, are still alive and existent, and each Legal Alliance still has customary rights although both in terms of quantity and quality have decreased. Whereas Ninik mamak / Penghulu / Pangatuo Suku / Kaum is a person who plays a very big role in the midst of his community / association, because ninik mamak has the right and obligation to take care of his children and nephews along with their communal customary rights, and has the obligation to preserve their customary rights. Whereas the customary rights must be maintained, because the ulayat rights are the identity of the association and the ulayat rights are not property rights, therefore the ulayat rights are prohibited from being transferred or sold.

scholarly journals Role of Community in Leading Conservation: Effectiveness, Success and Challenges of Community-Based Anti-Poaching Unit in Nepal

2020 ◽  
Vol 3 (4) ◽  
pp. 94-109
Author(s):  
Saroj Lamichhane ◽  
Rajeev Joshi ◽  
Bishow Poudel ◽  
Pramod Subedi
Keyword(s):  
Wildlife Conservation ◽  
Primary Data ◽  
Group Discussions ◽  
Community Based ◽  
Community Based Conservation ◽  
Chitwan National Park ◽  
Awareness Raising ◽  
Illegal Activities ◽  
Structured Questionnaire

Himalayan mountains have rich biodiversity and species endemism. Simultaneously, critical level of socio-economic vulnerability and poverty presents significant potential for Community Based Conservation (CBC) practices aiming to provide both environmental and social benefits. Community based anti-poaching operation is poorly documented that hinders in assessing CBC practices in the field. To assess the effectiveness of Community Based Anti-Poaching Unit (CBAPU) in and around of Beeshazari lake of Chitwan National Park, Nepal, primary data was collected using semi-structured questionnaire, key informant interviews and focus group discussions. Unemployment and the consequent poverty were found as the key reason of poaching and other illegal activities. Patrolling, surveillance and information gathering against illegal activities, rescue of wildlife and awareness raising activities were the major activities of CBAPU, which has significantly contributed to wildlife conservation. Inadequate financial resource was found to be the greatest hindrance for anti-poaching operation in an organized and effective way.

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