Conservation's Dark Side: Power Dynamics and Human Rights Abuses in Africa The recent news that Prince Harry is stepping down from the board of African Parks has sparked renewed debate about the true cost of conservation efforts.
At the heart of this controversy lies a complex web of power dynamics, human rights abuses, and a colonial mindset that pervades the organization's approach to wildlife protection.
African Parks' business model, known as delegated management, allows governments to tap into international funding, expertise, and personnel by outsourcing responsibilities such as conservation, infrastructure development, tourism, and anti poaching operations.