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2.1 Introduction Collaborative biocultural stewardship is an approach to sustainable development that emphasizes collaboration and partnership building among stakeholders and integrates natural and cultural resource management strategies to promote conservation, sustainability, and resilience. This framework is foundational to the General Plan as it seeks to balance economic, social, and environmental goals. Cooperative efforts aimed at achieving sustainable management of ecological systems are crucial for protecting our natural and built environments. Land use planning and management should be holistic, inclusive, and adaptive to reflect community values, knowledge, and aspirations. The General Plan provides key strategies to achieve biocultural stewardship, including community engagement, partnership building, collaborative decision -making, and collective action. Environmental and social systems are complex and dynamic. These systems will require adaptive management and continuous learning as we navigate the future. The policies presented in this section seek to foster partnerships that are based on mutual respect, trust, and shared values. The community engagement process must be inclusive to incorporate diverse perspectives and knowledge systems into conservation and development strategies. Following such practices can promote the co -creation of knowledge, the sharing of resources, and the empowerment of communities. By leveraging the strengths and resources of different stakeholders, we can enhance the capacity of communities to manage natural and cultural resources sustainably. We can also facilitate the creation of new networks and alliances, promoting social cohesion and resilience. Ultimately, the collaborative biocultural stewardship approach can foster a more integrated, inclusive, and equitable approach to i conservation and development that reflects the aspirations and needs of local communities. This fundamental element of the Plan strives to cultivate a sense of place and connection to the environment and recognizes that the management of natural and cultural resources requires the participation of diverse actors, including communities, governments, non -governmental organizations, and private sector entities. By promoting collaborative decision -making and collective action, we can enhance the effectiveness, equity, and legitimacy of conservation and development policies. By promoting community -based conservation and restoration strategies, we can enhance ecological integrity, promote biodiversity, and preserve cultural heritage and scenic landscapes. Biocultural stewardship acknowledges the role of cultural diversity in shaping environmental perceptions, attitudes, and behaviors. It recognizes that cultural practices arising from traditional ecological knowledge are integral to maintaining ecosystem services and biological diversity. 2.0 Collaborative Biocultural Stewardship I County of Hawaii General -Plan 38