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Free, Prior, Informed Consent and Protected Area Creation in Gabon
Le consentement libre, informé, préalable et la création d’une aire protégée au Gabon

Abstract / Résumé

EN – Gabon is committed to increasing nature protection by 30% by 2030, in line with the Global Biodiversity Framework. In this context, a new consultation process has been launched around the Plateaux Batéké National Park, using the Free, Prior and Informed Consent (FPIC) approach. A total of 51 interviews were conducted, and a combined thematic and quantitative analysis was carried out to compare the consultation process used in 2002 with that of 2022.

The results show that, although the consultation is well-intentioned, the conditions do not currently allow for a meaningful and effective consultation process.

FR – Le Gabon s’est engagé à accroître la protection de la nature à hauteur de 30 % d’ici 2030, conformément au Cadre mondial de la biodiversité. Dans ce cadre, une nouvelle consultation a été lancée autour du Parc National des Plateaux Batéké, en utilisant le processus de Consentement Libre, Informé et Préalable (CLIP). Au total, 51 entretiens ont été réalisés, et une analyse combinée (thématique et quantitative) a permis de comparer le processus de consultation de 2002 à celui de 2022.

Les résultats montrent que, bien que la consultation soit bien intentionnée, les conditions actuelles ne permettent pas une consultation véritablement significative et efficace.

Authors / Auteurs

Gretchen WALTERS, Olivier HYMAS, Émeline BIFANE EKOMI


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