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This research aims to investigate the conflicts between indigenous practices and state conservation laws in Lamalera.

Governing Through Difference: Legal Pluralism and Conservation Justice in Lamalera

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Qualitative case study explores legal pluralism and conservation justice in an Indonesian whaling community, suggesting equitable governance methods.

This research aims to investigate the conflicts between indigenous practices and state conservation laws in Lamalera.
Conducted critical qualitative case study
Performed fieldwork in Lamalera (2023–2025)
Conducted interviews with community members
Applied legal hermeneutics to analyze legal frameworks
Identified a normative gap between state conservation norms and customary laws
Revealed that customary law is recognized only under state control
Proposed inclusive legal mediation strategies for conservation and indigenous rights

Aur et al. (2026) studied this question.

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Qualitative case study explores legal pluralism and conservation justice in an Indonesian whaling community, suggesting equitable governance methods.