« Le dialogue de la vie »

This interview with Gabriel Hatti, former director of the Banc d'Arguin National Park (1994–1999), offers a unique perspective on the park's creation and enduring challenges. Hatti recounts his early life along the Senegal River, his career in Mauritania's public administration during pivotal political transitions, and his instrumental role in establishing and leading this UNESCO World Heritage Site. The dialogue highlights the complex interplay between conservation goals and socio-political dynamics, particularly during periods of regime change and conflict, such as the 1978 coup and the Western Sahara War. Hatti reflects on the park's multifaceted threats—ecological, political, and economic—which continue to shape its management and sustainability.

Hatti, G., & Boulay, S. (2023). « Le dialogue de la vie ». L’Ouest Saharien, Vol. 17(2), 121–141. https://doi.org/10.3917/ousa.222.0121