Socio-environmental perceptions and barriers to conservation engagement among artisanal small-scale gold mining communities in Southeastern Peru
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چکیده
Artisanal small-scale gold mining (ASGM) poses threats to biodiversity and the health well-being of human communities. However, ASGM also economically supports several populations from lower social-economic backgrounds, especially in Global South. In Madre de Dios (MDD), Peru, is most significant economic activity, involving stakeholders form different levels governance. To protect this area’s forests aquatic systems further degradation, it necessary understand socio-economic background impediments formalization, as well local perceptions willingness engage conservation. study, we aimed establish drivers barriers participation environmental conservation among communities MDD, which rely on ASGM. Using a mixed method approach, surveyed 85 households six MDD corridor. Half participants were cognizant effects concerned about deforestation decreases fish wildlife abundance, declaring take part Native particular expressed concern land degradation action immigrants. reported feeling alienated by government institutions raised doubts intentions non-governmental organizations, purpose protected areas. Participants general felt that ASGM-related policies not realistic bureaucratic prevent formalization. Our findings suggest current communication strategies may hinder efforts transform relatively prevalent pro-environmental attitudes into matching behaviors, including initiatives. achieve goal, more efficient active involvement governance planning are necessary.
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ژورنال
عنوان ژورنال: Global Ecology and Conservation
سال: 2021
ISSN: ['2351-9894']
DOI: https://doi.org/10.1016/j.gecco.2021.e01816