Tackling deforestation remains a significant challenge in tropical countries and even more
so in those affected by armed conflicts. This is partly because of the limited local …

The activities involved in preparing for, executing, and recovering from armed conflict are
globally pervasive and consequential, with significant impacts on natural systems. Effects on …

In November 2016, after 52 years of armed conflict, the Colombian government and the
primary rebel group, the FARC (Fuerzas Armadas Revolucionarias de Colombia) reached a …

Negative environmental impacts of violent conflict have been observed worldwide. Whether
or not active global conflicts are declining in number remains hotly debated, the number of …

The effect of armed conflict on deforestation in biodiverse regions across Earth remains
poorly understood. Its association with factors like illegal crop cultivation can obscure its …

Illicit cattle ranching and coca farming have serious negative consequences on the
Colombian Amazon's land systems. The underlying causes of these land activities include …

Abstract Colombia's Andean-Amazonian foothills are among the most pressing deforestation
hotspots in the country. Yet, the relationships and dependencies of underlying deforestation …

Approximately 90% of global forest cover changes between 2000 and 2018 were
attributable to agricultural expansion, making food production the leading direct driver of …

Using Colombia as a case study, this analysis provides insights on deforestation dynamics
in times of conflict and peace and the different factors driving these dynamics. We performed …

Armed conflicts trigger region-specific mechanisms that affect land use change.
Deforestation is presented as one of the most common negative environmental impacts …