Sustainability in the Scottish Highlands

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This highly innovative and inclusive study draws on a multidisciplinary methodology to present the first in-depth study of Scotland's Wester Ross UNESCO Biosphere Reserve in its global context. It is admirably clear-eyed, taking a balanced but analytical perspective, but most importantly brings the experiences of local people and communities engaged and impacted by the Biosphere into focus. -- Annie Tindley, Newcastle University This critical ethnography demonstrates the power of community governance and convivial conservation to unlock opportunities for just and relational sustainability futures. Dr. Malcolm shows great sensitivity and care in her research with and for the Wester Ross Biosphere, evidencing how UNESCO Biosphere Reserves can address structural challenges by transcending nature-culture divides. -- Marc Metzger, The University of Edinburgh Dr Malcolm skilfully portrays the intrinsic and deeply personal interconnections between the people and nature of the Highlands through the conceptual prism of decolonial, anarchist, anti-capitalist resistance. This book outlines the complexity and nuance of the pressures and practical realities facing the region and the potential of community-led governance models such as the Wester Ross Biosphere in supporting a sustainable future for the Highlands and beyond. -- Bobby Macaulay, University of the Highlands and Islands