Transformative Politics of Nature: Overcoming Barriers to Conservation in Canada

Transformative Politics of Nature is a collection of essays that highlight the most significant barriers to conservation in Canada and discuss strategies to confront and overcome them. It brings together the perspectives of Indigenous and non-Indigenous experts on land and wildlife conservation, engaging academics, environmental conservation organizations, and Indigenous communities in dialogues and explorations of the politics of wildlife conservation. The essays demonstrate the need for increased social-political awareness of biodiversity and conservation, enhanced wildlife conservation collaborative networks, and increased scholarly attention to the principles, policies, and practices of maintaining and restoring nature for the benefit of all peoples, species, and ecologies.

Format: Hardback
Length: 320 pages
Publication date: 17 November 2023
Publisher: University of Toronto Press

The book explores the major challenges to conservation in Canada and presents strategies to overcome them. Contributions from academics and practitioners are included, bringing together perspectives from both Indigenous and non-Indigenous experts on land and wildlife conservation. The volume honors and respects all peoples and nature, fostering dialogues and explorations between academics, environmental conservation organizations, and Indigenous communities.

The chapters address broad and interconnected themes, divided into three parts: barriers to conservation, transformation through reconciliation, and transformation through policy and governance. The essays showcase the need for increased social-political awareness of biodiversity and conservation in Canada, strengthened collaborative networks for wildlife conservation, and increased scholarly attention to the principles, policies, and practices of maintaining and restoring nature for the benefit of all peoples, species, and ecologies.

Transformative Politics of Nature presents a vision of profound change in the way humans relate to each other and with the natural world. It emphasizes the importance of recognizing the inherent rights of Indigenous peoples and their connection to the land and wildlife, and advocates for reconciliation as a means to achieve sustainable conservation. The book also highlights the role of policy and governance in shaping the future of conservation and encourages the development of inclusive and equitable policies that prioritize the protection and restoration of nature for the benefit of present and future generations.

Overall, Transformative Politics of Nature is a valuable resource for scholars, policymakers, and practitioners interested in advancing conservation in Canada. It provides insights into the major challenges facing the country, offers practical strategies for overcoming them, and promotes a transformative approach to conservation that recognizes the inherent value of all peoples and nature.

Weight: 580g
Dimension: 235 x 159 x 32 (mm)
ISBN-13: 9781487549497