The Global Politics of Local Conservation: Climate Change and Resource Governance in Namibia

This book explores the politics of community-based natural resource management (CBNRM) in Namibia, assessing its potential benefits and challenges. It argues that communities often fail to achieve the empowerment promised by CBNRM, and considers the impact of climate change on these programs. It demonstrates how power imbalances in the global political economy have marginalized those most affected by CBNRM.

Format: Hardback
Length: 250 pages
Publication date: 02 June 2023
Publisher: Springer International Publishing AG

This comprehensive book delves into the intricate realm of community-based natural resource management (CBNRM) in Namibia, shedding light on its political dimensions. CBNRM, along with similar conservation approaches in southern Africa, has garnered significant attention for its potential to contribute to sustainable development. However, its effectiveness in achieving its stated goals has often been questioned. By examining the initiation, design, implementation, and outcomes of CBNRM, the book argues that communities often fail to attain the level of empowerment promised by these resource governance forms. Furthermore, it explores the impact of climate change on CBNRM programs and the responses of international actors involved in their governance. Through this analysis, the book uncovers the power inequalities inherent in the global political economy, which perpetuate the marginalization of those already disadvantaged in society. This insightful work appeals to a wide range of scholars and practitioners interested in CBNRM, conservation studies, environmental governance, political economy, and international relations. By shedding light on the complexities and challenges of CBNRM in Namibia, it provides valuable insights into the broader landscape of resource management and governance in Africa and beyond.

Weight: 483g
Dimension: 210 x 148 (mm)
ISBN-13: 9783031241765
Edition number: 1st ed. 2023