Effect of Protected Areas on Human Populations in the Context of Colombian Armed Conflict, 2005–2018

It is widely recognised that conservation policies in protected areas must also favour the development and viability of human populations. Although much research has focused on economic consequences, understanding the real impact of conservation on local populations requires a more holistic standpoi...

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Published in:Sustainability 2021-01, Vol.13 (1), p.146
Main Authors: Rodríguez-Díaz, Roberto, Colino-Rabanal, Víctor Javier, Gutierrez-López, Alejandra, Blanco-Villegas, María José
Format: Article
Language:English
Subjects:
Conservation
Economic conditions
Economic impact
Economics
Environmental policy
Human populations
Impact analysis
Multiculturalism & pluralism
Municipalities
Population
Populations
Poverty
Protected areas
Quality of life
Social factors
Socioeconomic factors
Socioeconomics
Sustainability
Tourism
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Summary:It is widely recognised that conservation policies in protected areas must also favour the development and viability of human populations. Although much research has focused on economic consequences, understanding the real impact of conservation on local populations requires a more holistic standpoint. Using quasi-experimental matching methods and a diachronic perspective, the biodemographic and socio-economic effects of Colombia’s National Natural Parks (NNPs) were evaluated (all in a context of internal conflict and post-conflict). The analyses were made for the set of NNPs and then grouped into four natural regions (Andes, Caribbean, Amazon-Orinoquía and Pacific) and two conflict intensities. Differences were found mainly for NNPs with low-intensity conflict, but only for biodemographic variables, not for socio-economic ones. Starting from a situation of disadvantage, a relative improvement in the conditions of the NNP municipalities was observed throughout the 13-year period in relation to the control group. Results should be taken with caution due to the conflict situation, but the lack of correlation between biodemographic and socio-economic aspects highlights the need to include more complex approaches in protected area management policies.
ISSN:2071-1050
2071-1050
DOI:10.3390/su13010146