Fortress conservation is a model of conservation that seeks to protect natural areas by strictly limiting human access and activities within these areas. While this model may seem like an effective way to protect the environment, it can often have negative impacts on the rights and livelihoods of Indigenous Peoples who have lived in and…
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The Illusion of Conservation and the Land Grab Threat of the Indigenous Territories
When Indigenous Peoples in Indonesia and in other parts of the world are still struggling to get recognition and protection of their rights while actively taking action to prevent the climate crisis from worsening, another disaster is just lurking. This catastrophe is rooted in ideas proposed by giant non-governmental organizations in the conservation sector such…