Jordan Demeulemeester, Senior Land Guardian with Saulteau First Nations does grizzly bear monitoring.

In this report, titled ‘The Economic, Socio-Cultural, and Ecological Benefits of Indigenous Protected and Conserved Areas,’ a comprehensive analysis is presented regarding the advantages associated with Indigenous Protected and Conserved Areas (IPCAs). This document serves as a valuable resource for understanding the multifaceted benefits of IPCAs, which extend beyond conservation and delve into economic, socio-cultural, and ecological dimensions. By learning from real-world examples and data-driven evidence, this report sheds light on the positive outcomes that arise from respecting Indigenous relationships with the land and nature.

Photo credit: Ryan Dickie

See the related blog post about this report: https://y2y.net/blog/the-future-of-conservation-indigenous-led-protected-areas-support-thriving-communities-and-ecosystems/

The Economic, Socio-Cultural, and Ecological Benefits of Indigenous Protected and Conserved Areas

Author: Yellowstone to Yukon Conservation Initiative

Year: 2023

Media Type: Reports