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March 10, 2026Open Access

Youth-led Conservation Initiatives in Virunga National Park: Community Participation and Ecological Restoration in DRC (Democratic Republic of Congo)

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NNNyamwanga NtaganaKMKibet MukasiMKMukanyinda Kizito

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Overview

Mixed-methods analysis shows increased community involvement in conservation and ecological restoration in DRC, implying better outcomes.

Key Points

  • To evaluate the impact of youth-led conservation initiatives on community participation and ecological restoration in Virunga National Park.
  • Mixed-methods approach combining qualitative interviews and quantitative ecological data analysis.
  • Data collection over multiple years, including pre- and post-initiative phases.
  • Interviews with local communities and park authorities to gather insights.
  • Community participation in youth-led initiatives increased by 30% over two years.
  • Active involvement in wildlife monitoring and habitat restoration projects has significantly risen.
  • The initiatives demonstrated potential for ecological rejuvenation and community empowerment.

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Ntagana et al. (2010) studied this question.

synapsesocial.com/papers/69af956970916d39fea4cf4ahttps://doi.org/10.5281/zenodo.18910457
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