The coloniality of crisis conservation: the transnationalization and militarization of Virunga National Park from an historical perspective

Current conservation practices in Virunga National Park, Democratic Republic of Congo, reflect deep-rooted colonial continuities that persist despite the park's transnationalization and militarization. The study reveals how historical colonial management structures have shaped strained relations between park authorities and local populations, even during periods labeled as 'crisis' due to prolonged conflict. These practices remain largely unchanged, operating within a colonial 'state of exception.' The research adopts an historical perspective, tracing pre-colonial history, the park's creation in 1925, and its management over time to uncover these continuities.

Marijnen, E. (2022). The coloniality of crisis conservation: the transnationalization and militarization of Virunga National Park from an historical perspective. The Violence of Conservation in Africa. https://doi.org/10.4337/9781800885615.00014