• Samburu Community
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• Biodiversity Conservation
• Biodiversity Project

LINKS BETWEEN BIOLOGICAL and CULTURAL DIVERSITY

Many indigenous and local communities live in areas where significant biodiversity resources are found. They have used the resources for thousands of years, and their cultures and knowledge are deeply rooted in the environment on which they depend. Through their traditional methods and knowledge, indigenous and local communities have made substantial contributions to conservation and sustainable use of biodiversity. The Lion Conservation Fund (LCF) has been working closely with indigenous and local communities since its inception, recognizing that effective public involvement of indigenous and local communities is critical to the success of its projects. The United Nations Convention on Biological Diversity (CBD) also emphasizes the importance of working with indigenous peoples to respect, preserve, and maintain traditional knowledge relevant for the conservation and sustainable use of biodiversity. Successful implementation of conservation projects affecting indigenous and local communities can be guaranteed on a long-term basis only when there is consent from and collaboration with the communities.