New Policy Brief: Understanding the Legal Frameworks Behind Protected Area Declarations

This policy brief examines the complexities surrounding the expansion and declaration of
Protected Areas (PAs) and their impact on the rights and livelihoods of local communities. It
highlights how these processes intersect with legal frameworks and underscores the need
for equitable, inclusive conservation. The brief also simplifies relevant laws and recent
amendments to help communities better understand and assert their rights under the Forest
Rights Act (FRA). Click HERE to read the policy.