Dr Hayley Clements

AWEI Research Chair in African Wildlife Economies




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The AWEI research chair in African wildlife economies works with the African Wildlife Economy Institute at Stellenbosch University to develop and implement its strategic research programme of unlocking inclusive, diversified, and flourishing wildlife economies across the African continent. AWEI envisions transformed, enhanced, and maintained African landscapes—complex systems that deliver biodiversity conservation, climate resilience, inclusive economic opportunities, and human well-being. The chair is in partnership with Oppenheimer Generations Research and Conservation.