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Psychology in Society
On-line version ISSN 2309-8708
Print version ISSN 1015-6046
Abstract
STEPHANIE, E; KLARMANN and BARNES, Brendon R.. Towards a 'just' conservation psychology. PINS [online]. 2022, n.64, pp.44-66. ISSN 2309-8708.
Climate change and biodiversity loss are serious concerns for environmental researchers and conservationists. However, the impact of climate change and biodiversity loss disproportionately affects low-income communities, indigenous groups, and people of colour. Conservation initiatives, however, sometimes perpetuate historical injustices of marginalised people. We argue that environmental justice may be effectively merged with conservation psychology to promote a just conservation psychology. We discuss a case study of a South African community impacted by conservation-related environmental injustices under apartheid. We discuss the role of capacity building in a community-based conservation initiative that promotes justice, human wellbeing, and conservation goals.
Keywords : Community-based conservation; biodiversity; climate change; environmental justice; conservation psychology; Kruger National Park; photovoice.