Although it has been established that there is a strong geographical component to conflicts,
previous studies on Protected Area (PA) conflicts have tended to focus on assessing the …

Protected areas are considered key to conserving ecosystems and safeguarding biodiversity
worldwide. Local stakeholders' involvement in decision-making in area-based conservation …

Abstract Aichi Target 11 (AT11), adopted by 193 Parties to the Convention on Biological
Diversity (CBD) in 2010, states that protected areas (PAs) must be equitably managed by …

Given the linkages between natural resources and social conflicts, evidence increasingly
shows that successful natural resource management requires conflict mitigation and …

In 2017, China announced its first policy framework for establishing a national park system,
along with ten pilot national parks. Rather than viewing the announcement from a techno …

Conflicts between indigenous and local communities, on the one hand, and national
protected area administrations on the other are pervasive. A better understanding of these …

Protected areas (PAs) are essential to prevent further biodiversity loss yet their effectiveness
varies largely with governance and external threats. Although methodological advances …

Due to ongoing and projected climate change as well as increasing anthropogenic
disturbances, the tropical deciduous forest has been experiencing a decline in its biomass …

The conflicts between nature reserves and surrounding communities are attracting growing
attention. These conflicts, through complexities of resource, socio-economic, and …

Impact assessment and monitoring of conservation strategies are required to guarantee
successful conservation outcomes. The establishment of protected areas (PAs) is a …