A difficult part of dealing with Mexico's socio-environmental problems will be resolving stereotypical conceptions of indigenous peoples. 5 Conclusion Mexico and its people suffer from a variety of complex socio-environmental problems. The complex nature of these issues originates in the multiplicity of views about what is and is not a problem, as well as the consequences of problem solving. Within this paper I have outlined some of the differing perspectives on sustainable development, the role of poverty in environmental issues, approaches to biodiversity conservation, and the contentious relationship between indigenous culture and conservation. This is an enormous task because it not only requires someone to be aware of their own worldview, but find ways to integrate that of others.
Answers are easy, solutions are hard.
Acknowledgements Thanks to Matt, Geordie, and Dan for reviewing and commenting on my paper. Your recommendations were constructive and useful not only for this project, but also for several others I am currently working on.