First, do no harm? Dark logic models, social injustice, and the prevention of iatrogenic conservation outcomes

This paper provides a detailed discussion of how so-called "dark logic models" may be used to address the impacts of conservation measures on human well-being.

In medicine and public health, there's a strong focus on avoiding harm caused by treatments or interventions. One tool that has been used to help with this is the "dark logic model," which helps professionals think ahead about how their actions might unintentionally cause harm.

This article looks at how these models could help in environmental conservation, especially when avoiding social injustices. Conservation efforts, while well-meaning, can sometimes negatively affect local communities, in particular those who are least responsible for environmental damage.

The authors suggest that using dark logic models in conservation could help predict and prevent these negative effects. They see it as one useful tool among many to make conservation efforts fairer and more effective.