Throughout human history, Traditional & Tribal peoples have always been closely associated with Conservation beliefs, knowledge and practices. These practices include every aspect of human life from food to shelter to burials and other sacred sites. As GIS increases spatial literacy worldwide and enables access to more and more spatial data, the concomitant growth in populations, cities and development places even greater importance on these linked principles of conservation and respect for the sovereignty and knowledge of traditional & tribal communities. Click here for Full Essay
