Collaborative Conservation - Overcoming Colonial Legacies in the Tropics

Explore the complex relationship between conservation efforts and colonial legacies in tropical nations through this 16-minute TEDx talk by Aaron Skinner. Delve into the challenges faced by conservationists working in regions with extractive economies, high poverty rates, and income disparities. Learn how collaboration with local communities is crucial to developing economically viable solutions that avoid perpetuating "green colonialism." Follow Skinner's journey in Colombia, one of the world's most biodiverse countries, as he works with birds, farmers, biologists, and the Sustainable Cattle Ranching Project. Gain insights into the intersection of biodiversity, conservation, and sustainable development, and discover how science, policy, and community activism can be combined to address these complex issues.