Is forced displacement acceptable in conservation projects?

Is forced displacement acceptable in conservation projects?

Is forced displacement acceptable in conservation projects?

Over ten million people have been displaced from protected areas by conservation projects. Forced displacement in developing countries is a major obstacle to reducing poverty. It should no longer be considered a mainstream strategy for conservation and only applied in extreme cases following international standards.

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