Broadening the Justifications for Inclusive Conservation: Values Associated With Nature’s Contributions to People

A groundbreaking study on Kilimanjaro National Park reveals that combining intrinsic, instrumental, and relational values is crucial for inclusive conservation. Researchers identified five distinct clusters of people with shared preferences for Nature's Contributions to People (NCP), each expressing varying degrees of these values. This integrated approach provides pivotal insights into the multidimensionality of human-nature relationships, offering a more nuanced understanding than either framework alone. The study underscores the importance of diversifying place-based conservation strategies within social-ecological systems to balance biodiversity protection with ecosystem functioning. Conducted through 623 surveys involving farmers, conservationists, tour guides, and tourists, this research highlights the need for inclusive approaches that recognize diverse values associated with NCP preferences.

Gross, M., Wehrden, H. von, Mwampamba, T. H., Sanya, J., Pearson, J., Sesabo, J. K., Riechers, M., Arbieu, U., & Böhning-Gaese, K. (2025). Broadening the Justifications for Inclusive Conservation: Values Associated With Nature’s Contributions to People. Medien- Und Informationszentrum, Leuphana Universität Lüneburg. https://doi.org/10.48548/PUBDATA-3466