Institute of Geography and Sustainability of the University of Lausanne
Research projects
Pratiques de consultations des peuples autochtones et communautés locales des aires protégées au Gabon dans le contexte de la convention sur la diversité biologique 2030
| Research fields |
Political ecologies |
| Keywords |
Parks Nature conservation 30 x 30 Consultation Gabon |
| Funding | Government of Gabon |
| Duration | August 2022 - July 2026 |
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| Researchers |
Walters Gretchen (Supervision) [web] [email] Bifane Ekomi Emeline (Doctoral student) Edou Mesmin Clet (Co-supervision) |
In the contexte of Gabon's committment to increase it's protected areas to 30% of the country by 2030, this thesis explores the proposed park extension of the Batéké Plateaux National Park in Gabon. It focuses on the perceptions and impact on local communities, and analyses the Free Prior Informed Consent process engaged by the government.
 The Gabon coast |