Christian Conversion, Indigenous Bunong Animism, and Environmental Conservation in Cambodia.

This paper presents the case study of the Bunong, an indigenous group in Cambodia, to explore how Christian conversion affects environmental conservation efforts and the interplay between secular and religious values in conservation programs. This research sheds light on the nuanced ways in which religious conversion, particularly to Christianity, impacts the Bunong community's relationship with their ancestral lands and the broader environmental conservation initiatives in the region. It raises critical questions about how conservation INGOs navigate and negotiate the boundaries of secular and religious values, highlighting the complexities at the intersection of faith, indigenous rights, and environmental sustainability.