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Indigenous lands can outperform protected areas on conservation, researchers find

  • May 6, 2026 at 8:40 PM
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Indigenous lands can outperform protected areas on conservation, researchers find
A new study led by UBC researchers has found that lands managed by Indigenous Peoples consistently protect forests, biodiversity and carbon stores at levels equal to or greater than government-designated protected areas—yet most of these lands remain inadequately recognized or resourced.

Originally published at Phys.org

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