Freelance writer and editor with 16+ years of experience in the environmental sector. I focus on solutions that will benefit people and planet.
The long-simmering conflicts in and around eastern DRC's Virunga National Park have deep roots, and no simple solution. However, as the park approaches its 100th anniversary, it is more clear than ever that conservation efforts here will only succeed if they not only protect the wildlife that is found nowhere else on Earth, but also foster peace and economic opportunity for local people. But how do you build a “peace economy” in a place known for conflict, and what will it look like? Recent progress in Virunga’s central sector gives a glimpse of a future where the park can serve as the foundation for inclusive, sustainable development. Learn more in my latest for Re:wild -- the first post in a three-part series spotlighting Virunga. https://lnkd.in/enZYpRmk
