Between Environmental and Social Dimensions: The Challenge for Protected Area Governance in Santa Cruz

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DOI:

https://doi.org/10.35319/rcyc.2025551396

Keywords:

Shared governance, Co-management, Indigenous peoples, Power inequality, Social control and Technical training

Abstract

This essay reflects on the governance of protected areas in eastern Bolivia, focusing on shared management or co-management between local actors, indigenous peoples, and state entities. Based on the experience in Santa Cruz, it highlights the importance of active civil society participation, cooperation between municipalities, and the inclusion of indigenous knowledge in the protection of natural heritage. It also addresses the importance of information and technical training to strengthen management, resilience to threats, and the creation of spaces for resistance.

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Author Biography

Bruno Elías Domínguez Molina, Universidad Católica Boliviana

Licenciado en Sociología por la UAGRM, docente tiempo horario de la Universidad Católica Boliviana “San Pablo”, Sede Santa Cruz.

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Entre lo ambiental y lo social, el reto para la gobernanza de las áreas protegidas en Santa Cruz

Published

2025-12-24

How to Cite

Domínguez Molina, B. E. (2025). Between Environmental and Social Dimensions: The Challenge for Protected Area Governance in Santa Cruz. Revista Ciencia Y Cultura, 29(55), 203–221. https://doi.org/10.35319/rcyc.2025551396