Community conservation under fire: Interview with Myanmar’s Clean Mountains founder

In Myanmar, where a military coup in February 2021 sparked intense conflict and resistance, the situation is increasingly dire for grassroots conservation efforts. The introduction of a conscription law in 2024 has put young conservationists at risk, threatening their work and future. This interview with the founder of Clean Mountains highlights the broader implications for both environmental preservation and civil society in Myanmar, as armed conflict and repression continue to escalate. The struggle underscores the intertwined fates of conservation and human rights in the region.