Conserving the Peace: Analyzing the links between conservation and conflict in the Albertine Rift

The document examines the challenges faced by conservationists in the Albertine Rift, where high biodiversity coincides with intense social and political upheaval. It proposes the use of adaptive, conflict-sensitive approaches and analyzes seven specific conflict assessment tools to help practitioners understand conflict dynamics and minimize risks. The report also includes case studies on fishery restoration in Virunga National Park, community conservation in Kahuzi Biega National Park, and conservation management in Sierra Leone and the Peruvian Amazon.

• Conservationists in the Albertine Rift operate in an environment where high biodiversity is coupled with severe social and political instability, creating socio-economic pressures that threaten both nature and the safety of conservation workers.
• The report identifies a need for innovative planning and the application of seven specific conflict assessment tools to help conservationists systematically understand project-area conflicts and ensure interventions do not exacerbate tensions.

APA

Brown,, A. H. (2008). Conserving the Peace: Analyzing the links between conservation and conflict in the Albertine Rift. International Institute for Sustainable Development. https://www.iisd.org/publications/report/conserving-peace-analyzing-links-between-conservation-and-conflict-albertine

Chicago

Brown,, Anne Hammill,Oli. Conserving the Peace: Analyzing the links between conservation and conflict in the Albertine Rift. International Institute for Sustainable Development, 2008. https://www.iisd.org/publications/report/conserving-peace-analyzing-links-between-conservation-and-conflict-albertine.

Wikipedia

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BibTeX

@techreport{brown2008conserving, author = {Brown,, Anne Hammill,Oli}, title = {{Conserving the Peace: Analyzing the links between conservation and conflict in the Albertine Rift}}, institution = {International Institute for Sustainable Development}, year = {2008}, month = feb, url = {https://www.iisd.org/publications/report/conserving-peace-analyzing-links-between-conservation-and-conflict-albertine}, urldate = {2026-08-17}, note = {Indexed by Climate Insights Directory} }