Learning Conservation from Indigenous Communities at PCS 2026
The People's Conservation Summit (PCS) 2026 in Yogyakarta highlighted land disputes and development issues faced by indigenous communities in Indonesia. Cases like Mikael Ane from Manggarai Timur and Sukinah, a farmer from the Kendeng Mountains, underscored the importance of traditional knowledge in conservation.
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