Reconciling conservation and development in protected areas of the Global South

• Published in: Basic and applied ecology Vol. 54; pp. 108 - 118
• Main Author: Loos, Jacqueline
• Format: Journal Article
• Language: English
• Published: Elsevier GmbH 01.08.2021
• Subjects: Aichi 11; applied ecology; biodiversity; biodiversity conservation; CBD; environmental health; Equity; landscapes; Pandemic; Resilience; Social-ecological systems; sustainable development; wilderness; Aichi 11; Equity; Social-ecological systems; Pandemic; CBD; Resilience

As cornerstones for biodiversity conservation, protected areas (PAs) are critical to safeguard biodiversity. However, PAs are criticized for their limited ecological effectiveness and their negative social impacts. This article seeks to provide an overview on the contested nature of PAs and places P...