Peaceful Coexistence in Compassionate Conservation: A Policy Discourse Analysis

Anne Safiya Clay; Younsung Kim

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Peaceful Coexistence in Compassionate Conservation: A Policy Discourse Analysis

Anne Safiya Clay

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The principle of 'peaceful coexistence' in compassionate conservation emphasizes the need to assess and transform conservation practices to resolve conflicts between humans and animals. Zoos and aquariums, intended to foster connections between people and nature, serve as sites of daily interaction among various stakeholders, such as zookeepers, veterinarians, and ethologists. This research aims to examine how South Korea's Aquarium and Zoo Management Act, along with animal welfare, animal rights, and conservation discourse coalitions, critically evaluate and influence the management of captive animals to promote harmonious human-animal coexistence. Using a policy discourse analysis approach, the study investigates how these discourse coalitions frame policy issues and solutions in South Korean zoo management. By analysing semi-structured interviews, media content, and policy documents, this research identifies the need to emphasize a positive welfare state, leverage the influence of animal welfare discourse coalitions, and build networks and regulations that enforce welfare standards for captive animal management, ultimately realizing the principle of peaceful coexistence.

Published in	Journal of Public Policy and Administration (Volume 8, Issue 2)
DOI	10.11648/j.jppa.20240802.12
Page(s)	61-72
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Compassionate Conservation, Animal Welfare, Animal Rights, Policy Discourse, Captive Animal Management

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Anne Safiya Clay

Department of Environmental Science and Policy, George Mason University, Fairfax, United States

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Department of Environmental Science and Policy, George Mason University, Fairfax, United States

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