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Customary Approaches to Ecosystem Resilience

Tranche1: Project 3.2

Researchers are investigating how the application of kaitiakitanga (Māori guardianship) approaches contribute to reversing the decline of New Zealand’s biodiversity, and support the relationship of Māori communities with their environments.

This research responded to a 2011 report by the Waitangi Tribunal, Ko Aotearoa Tēnei – Report into Claims Concerning New Zealand Law and Policy Affecting Māori Culture and Identity. The report found the current regulatory environment excludes Māori from participating in decisions around issues of vital importance to their culture, such as flora, fauna and the wider environment.

The aim was to develop a framework that provided the basis for informed and inclusive decision-making about environmental conservation.

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Last Updated August 5, 2024, 15:56 (NZST)
Created July 12, 2024, 12:45 (NZST)