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Speaker:  Dr. Kendra McSweeney, Professor of Geography, Ohio State

What does it mean for biodiversity conservation when the indigenous populations of some of the hemisphere’s most iconic protected areas begin to grow? For many conservationists, their alliances with indigenous organizations is founded on an understanding of small and even “endangered” indigenous populations. But growing evidence shows that compared to their demographic precarity even a few generations ago, many groups are experiencing rapid and sustained population growth, particularly in Central American countries like Honduras. How can we think about these dynamics in new ways–in terms of ethno-territorial persistence and new opportunities for indigenous land rights?

Refreshments provided.

This EnviroThursday is co-sponsored by the Environmental Studies and Geography Departments.