Dublin Core The Dublin Core metadata element set is common to all Omeka records, including items, files, and collections. For more information see, http://dublincore.org/documents/dces/. Title A name given to the resource Faculty Publications Book Chapter Faculty Publications- Book Chapter Dublin Core The Dublin Core metadata element set is common to all Omeka records, including items, files, and collections. For more information see, http://dublincore.org/documents/dces/. Creator An entity primarily responsible for making the resource Pandey, Ananya Title A name given to the resource Addressing the Problems of Forest and Biodiversity in Developing Nations: A Conservation Conundrum Date A point or period of time associated with an event in the lifecycle of the resource 01-01-2026 Source A related resource from which the described resource is derived Protecting Biodiversity, Culture, and Communities Through Forest Conservation;pp.261-285 Identifier An unambiguous reference to the resource within a given context <a href="https://doi.org/10.4018/979-8-3373-3992-4.ch009" target="_blank" rel="noreferrer noopener">https://doi.org/10.4018/979-8-3373-3992-4.ch009</a> <br /><br /><a href="https://www.scopus.com/pages/publications/105038378972?origin=resultslist" target="_blank" rel="noreferrer noopener">https://www.scopus.com/pages/publications/105038378972?origin=resultslist</a> Coverage The spatial or temporal topic of the resource, the spatial applicability of the resource, or the jurisdiction under which the resource is relevant Pandey A., Christ University, Bangalore, India Description An account of the resource Forests and biodiversity are essential for ecological stability and human well-being, but they confront unprecedented threats in developing countries. This chapter investigates the multifaceted interactions among environmental decline, socio-economic stresses, inadequate governance, and global market forces that drive biodiversity loss and deforestation. It underscores the difficulties of reconciling development with conservation in areas characterized by poverty, land tenure disputes, and weak institutions. The chapter emphasizes the necessity for methods that are integrated, participatory, andequitable throughan examination oflocaland global frameworks, such as community-based conservation, indigenous knowledge, and international agreements. Case studies demonstrate conservation initiatives that succeeded and others that did not, providing vital perspectives on the future of biodiversity governance. In conclusion, the chapter calls for global cooperation, inclusive policy frameworks, and context-specific strategies to ensure sustainable management of forests and biodiversity. Copyright 2026 by IGI Global Scientific Publishing. Publisher An entity responsible for making the resource available IGI Global Scientific Publishing Relation A related resource ISBN: 979-833733994-8; 979-833733992-4; Language A language of the resource English Type The nature or genre of the resource Book chapter Rights Information about rights held in and over the resource Restricted Access; Hardcopy may be available in the library Format The file format, physical medium, or dimensions of the resource online