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The inaugural African Wildlife Economy Colloquium, held from 4–6 November at Stellenbosch University, brought together a diverse group…
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Reimagining Conservation: SANParks' Vision 2040
South African National Parks (SANParks) has unveiled its ambitious Vision 2040, a…
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Q&A — Conservation scientist E.J. Milner-Gulland
Sustainable and safe consumption of wildlife is possible, and important for those…
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Building a Wildlife Economy - A CITES Animals Committee Side Event
The 33rd Meeting of the Animals Committee of the Convention on International Trade in Endangered Species of Wild Fauna and Flora (CITES) is taking place this week in Geneva from 12–19 July 2024...
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World Oceans Day: Awakening Africa’s Blue Economy
The theme of World Oceans Day 2024 on 8 June is “Awaken New Depths”. A key topic is the Blue Economy and we must ask: Is Africa’s blue economy awakening?
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AWEI Updates May 2024
As the Wildlife Economy Institute (AWEI) continues to grow and expand its reach, we have decided to produce an occasional short newsletter to update you on key activities and outputs. Welcome to the...
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AWEI's role in the Biodiversity Plan for Life on Earth
22 May 2024 Through a landscape approach to the development of Africa’s wildlife economy, we are part of the Biodiversity Plan for Life on Earth - ensuring that the sustainable use of wild species is...
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Collaborative governance models of wild product value chains for conservation and livelihood resilience
Sustainable utilisation of wild products, such as non-timber forest products, wild meat, and medicinal plants, requires governance models that ensure environmental sustainability, social equity, and...
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SA’s new biodiversity strategy is a key move away from colonial fortress conservation
It was disappointing to read an article in Daily Maverick that sought to “ring alarm bells” about a plan by the Department of Forestry, Fisheries and the Environment (DFFE) to expand and strengthen...
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