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Conflict and Sustainability in a Changing Environment’ presents the idea that local communities can develop sustainably under changing environmental conditions when the discrepancy are sufficiently addressed between community views and the views of organizations responsible for implementing development initiatives. It introduces a theoretical framework and practical tools for analyzing such views.

“It has been quite some time since I read a book that so easily integrates the art and science of development work into a new and coherent methodology and framework. Smith and Bastidas do what few have managed to do- that is, to jump the proverbial fence and examine the view s and values of an indigenous group and make the starting point of a persuasive, healthy and successful development project.”

- Brian Polkinghorn, Distinguished Professor, Department of Conflict Analysis and Dispute Resolution and Executive Director, Bosserman Center fro Conflict Resolution, Salisbury University, USA

“This accessible volume offers practical tools to help outsiders who work with indigenous communities to understand how these people's history, values and aspirations for the future shape their view of climate change, and illustrates how conflict management approaches can engage indigenous and scientific knowledge to address climate change challenges.”

- Marianne Schmink, Professor Emerita and Distinguished Teaching Scholar, University of Florida, USA