Abandonment of sustainable traditions
Name(s):
Abandonment of traditional practices by local communities
Claim
An increasing number of indigenous, peasant and local communities are abandoning sustainable traditions in favour of destructive modern activities.
Counter-claim
1. Present-day traditional societies are to a large extent part of the global economy and have lost many of their traditional cultural values. It is unfair to expect them to continue using traditional, low-impact subsistence technologies and strategies.
2. Local communities are more likely to employ sustainable practices when they enjoy territorial security and local autonomy.
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Type
(D) Detailed problems