Tribals of Nagarahole call for continuing safari ban, condemn International Big Cat Alliance
GS3Economy · S&T · Environment · Security· Species, protected areas & wetlands· Mains·
Why in news
Adivasi communities in Nagarahole demanded a permanent ban on wildlife safaris and criticized the International Big Cat Alliance (IBCA) for prioritizing tourism over local conservation knowledge.
Background
The Jenu Kuruba community in Nagarahole argues that clearing trees for safari visibility causes wildlife to encroach on human settlements. They allege the IBCA promotes 'extractive agendas' that ignore indigenous forest conservation practices.
Facts for Prelims
- EnvironmentJenu Kuruba: An indigenous community in the Nagarahole region involved in forest conservation.
- BodyInternational Big Cat Alliance (IBCA): A global initiative criticized by locals for ignoring indigenous knowledge.
For Mains
Q. Discuss the conflict between wildlife tourism and the rights of indigenous communities in protected areas. How can conservation models integrate traditional ecological knowledge?
Dimensions to cover in your answer
- Human-wildlife conflict: Habitat fragmentation due to safari-related tree clearing leading to increased animal-human encounters.
- Epistemic injustice: Marginalization of indigenous 'Jenu Kuruba' knowledge in international conservation frameworks like IBCA.
- Conservation trade-offs: Balancing economic gains from wildlife tourism against the security and rights of forest-dwelling Adivasis.
Keywords: Human-wildlife conflict · Indigenous knowledge · Extractive tourism · Community-led conservation · Habitat fragmentation
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