Conservation efforts by families displaced for national park sees success in DRC
Descendants of families displaced by the creation of Maiko National Park in the DRC are successfully leading community-based conservation efforts. By balancing local needs with biodiversity protection, these groups have significantly reduced forest loss in their managed areas.
Why it matters
This model of community-led conservation offers a potential solution to the historical conflicts between Indigenous populations and state-run environmental protection agencies.
Descendants of families forcibly displaced during the creation of Maiko National Park in the eastern part of the Democratic Republic of Congo back in the 1970s are now leading a new wave of community-led conservation.
The report provides a balanced look at environmental management and community rights, relying on data and local perspectives.
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