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  • Conservation Science
  • Environmental Studies
  • Ecology

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  • The future of biodiversity conservation is debated, focusing on "new conservation" principles.
  • New conservation emphasizes human-dominated landscapes and capitalism integration, sparking controversy.
  • Existing debates are dominated by a few individuals, lacking broader conservationist perspectives.

Purpose of the Study:

  • To empirically investigate diverse perspectives on new conservation among conservationists.
  • To compare the published debate with the views of a wider conservation community.
  • To identify and characterize distinct viewpoints on new conservation.

Main Methods:

  • Utilized Q methodology to analyze viewpoints.
  • Surveyed attendees at the 2015 International Congress for Conservation Biology (ICCB).
  • Identified and categorized distinct perspectives on new conservation.

Main Results:

  • A consensus was found on some issues, but three distinct positions emerged.
  • Viewpoints included: pro-people benefit/anti-capitalism, biocentric/less wilderness focus, and pro-new conservation/less human well-being focus.
  • Significant differences exist between the literature debate and wider community views; one viewpoint is underrepresented in publications.

Conclusions:

  • The study reveals a broader spectrum of views on new conservation than currently published.
  • Identified viewpoints challenge the dominant narrative and suggest a need for more inclusive debate.
  • A deeper understanding of diverse perspectives can enhance the quality and tone of conservation strategy discussions.