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Background
Overview
UPSC frequently asks about sustainable development, tribal rights, forest governance, and alternative conservation models. CBC is a critical component of India's environmental policy discourse, especially in the context of the Forest Rights Act and protected areas, offering a balanced approach to conservation and social justice.
Community-Based Conservation (CBC) is an approach to natural resource management that involves local communities, particularly indigenous peoples, in the planning, implementation, and monitoring of conservation initiatives. It recognizes the intrinsic link between local livelihoods, cultural practices, and ecological sustainability, often contrasting with top-down, exclusionary 'fortress conservation' models.