Appraising geodiversity and cultural diversity approaches to building resilience through conservation

Chris Knudson (), Kelly Kay and Scott Fisher
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Chris Knudson: University of Arizona
Kelly Kay: University of California
Scott Fisher: Hawaiian Islands Land Trust

Nature Climate Change, 2018, vol. 8, issue 8, 678-685

Abstract: Abstract There is no single way of increasing climate resilience that works in all locations and circumstances. This Perspective examines two current approaches to climate-resilient conservation projects that draw on insights from the Earth sciences. A cultural diversity approach has long been used by conservation organizations with large and well-trained personnel, whereas a geodiversity approach is gaining support as a way to undertake large-scale conservation planning using readily available tools. Because the two approaches are not inherently incompatible with each other, and have complementary strengths and weaknesses, land trust project managers should take advantage of both approaches to achieve their local goals.

Date: 2018
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DOI: 10.1038/s41558-018-0188-8

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