Indigenous Peoples and Protected Areas in South and Southeast Asia by Colchester, Marcus - 2000

International Work Group for Indigenous Affairs, 2000 International Work Group for Indigenous Affairs, Proceedings of the conference at Kundersang, Sabah, Malaysia 14 - 18 December 1998, large paperback, very minor shelfwear but is A NEW BOOK UNUSED. Full refund if not satisfied. 24 hour despatch. EXTRA POSTAGE FOR INTERNATIONAL AIRMAIL OUTSIDE EUROPE OTHERWISE WILL GO SURFACE MAIL Synopsis The book examines current biodiversity conservation practices in South and Southeast Asia as they relate to indigenous peoples' rights. The 12 case studies from India, Pakistan, Nepal, Thailand, Cambodia, Vietnam, Malaysia, Indonesia and the Philippines are based on presentations made at a conference in Malaysia, in 1998. Each of the contributions is followed by a summary of the main issues addressed during the subsequent discussions, and the book ends with three articles analysing the state-of-affairs of biodiversity conservation in the region in light of the 'new approach' taken by the conservation organisations. Conclusions and recommendations are made. The book forms a valuable contribution to the discussion of indigenous peoples' and protected areas. International Work Group for Indigenous Affairs, Proceedings of the conference at Kundersang, Sabah, Malaysia 14 - 18 December 1998, large paperback, very minor shelfwear but is A NEW BOOK UNUSED.24 hour despatch via Signed for Full refund if not Synopsis The book examines current biodiversity conservation practices in South and Southeast Asia as they relate to indigenous peoples' rights. The 12 case studies from India, Pakistan, Nepal, Thailand, Cambodia, Vietnam, Malaysia, Indonesia and the Philippines are based on presentations made at a conference in Malaysia, in 1998. Each of the contributions is followed by a summary of the main issues addressed during the subsequent discussions, and the book ends with three articles analysing the state-of-affairs of biodiversity conservation in the region in light of the 'new approach' taken by the conservation organisations. Conclusions and recommendations are made. The book forms a valuable contribution to the discussion of indigenous peoples' and protected areas.