Conservation Is Our Government Now: The Politics of Ecology in Papua New Guinea

This ethnography explores the intersection of global conservation efforts and local experience in Papua New Guinea. Drawing on years of fieldwork, Paige West examines the Crater Mountain project, revealing tensions between NGO goals and Gimi expectations. The book contributes to political ecology by highlighting how conservation, development, and local agency unfold in practice, challenging assumptions about nature, culture, and place through detailed, grounded analysis. It is widely praised for its accessibility, depth, and relevance to scholars and practitioners alike.