New blog series on conservation and displacement in post-conflict Colombia
We are pleased to anounce the release of a new blog series exploring the intersections between post-conflict dynamics, biodiversity conservation and displacement in the context of Colombia. Following an open call for contributions, we have now published four insightful and thought-provoking articles, each delving into various aspects of the environment-displacement nexus in Colombia.
The first contribution comes from Natalia Correa Sánchez, titled "Natural Conservation Contracts: land control and resource access in Colombian forest zones". Natalia shows how a recent government strategy aimed an tenure formalisation and curbing deforestation has had wide-ranging effects on the wellbeing of local communities.
In the second article, titled "Has war concealed Colombia’s biodiversity? Natural scientists and species in new designs for peace", Carolina Angel Botero narrates the story of the Colombia Bio expeditions initiative which was aimed at creating a national species inventory following the end of the armed conflict.
Third, Juan Corredor-Garcia, in his article "Displacement by militarized forest conservation. Evidence from the Artemisa Operation in the post-conflict Colombian Amazon" draws attention to the severe consequences of increasingly militarised conservation efforts on vulnerable ethnic and indigenous populations.
The fourth at last contribution is by Sammy Sánchez, titled "Devastated jungle and dispossessed peasantry: military operations against deforestation that left peasant Colombians homeless in the Amazon region". Sammy also investigates the militarisation of anti-deforestation efforts and explores how they can be understand as a form of slow violence that has disrupted the lives and livelihoods of many peasants.
We wish you a happy reading experience. Feel free to share the articles with your networks and across your social media channels. Should you have any further questions or inquiries, don't hesitate to get in touch with us or reach out directly to the authors.
