ABSTRACT
This chapter concerns the problem of non-violent conflicts and disputes as a constraint to the sustainability of natural resource management at the community level. It presents the methodology for conflict management, therefore centres on the concept of the most practicable strategy, that is the most desirable and feasible strategy or mix of strategies for managing a particular conflict situation. The chapter discusses that determining this strategy requires consideration of a range of factors. It also discusses the conflicts between oil palm and conservation and the dispute over unfair distribution of profit from the Kakoro Tourist Guest House have been addressed through the conflict management programme. Examples of the outputs of the methodology are described, drawing from conflict management activities undertaken in the Lakekamu Basin integrated conservation-development projects, Papua New Guinea. Effective management of the dispute was viewed by Foundation for People and Community Development as a matter of urgency.
