TITLE:
Changing Public Agricultural Policies to Support Small-Scale Agriculture and Preserve Biodiversity: The Case of Guadeloupe
AUTHORS:
Paméla Obertan
KEYWORDS:
Agriculture, Public Policies, Governance, Biodiversity, Small-Scale Farming, Representation
JOURNAL NAME:
Natural Resources,
Vol.16 No.13,
December
29,
2025
ABSTRACT: Several recent studies have shown the virtuous link between the preservation of biodiversity and the promotion of small-scale agriculture. In Guadeloupe, this model is dominant and employs more than 70% of farmers. However, it has often been neglected. In this article, we will seek to understand this situation by analysing the public policies that are supposed to support agriculture. We will use a cognitive analysis framework to examine why this agricultural model is neglected, particularly because of the negative image people have of small-scale agriculture. The article will therefore emphasize the importance of changing the representation of small-scale agriculture and the need to develop agricultural policies differently in order to better support farmers who care for biodiversity.