Impact of Conservation Laws on Indigenous Communities

May 8, 2025

In many places worldwide, conservation laws are displacing indigenous communities and disregarding their conservation efforts. The fortress model of conservation creates exclusive protected areas, pushing out local communities. International laws like the CBD emphasize the need to respect indigenous rights in conservation. In India, the Forest Rights Act recognizes the importance of indigenous communities in biodiversity conservation.

Tags: Conservation, Indigenous peoples, Biodiversity, Laws, India, Forest rights act,