The value of political ecology in biodiversity conservation

Key Points

• Political ecology provides insights into the dynamics of biodiversity conservation and environmental governance, emphasizing the role of power.
• Five political ecologists discuss the interplay of politics and ecology in addressing critical environmental issues today.
• This viewpoint synthesizes perspectives from conservation biologists and political ecologists to address biodiversity loss.
• Understanding social dynamics is essential for effective conservation strategies, suggesting new avenues for tackling crises.

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