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Future of the Wildlife Industry with Focus on Sustainable Conservation Practices

08:30
Online

Nelson Mandela Bay
South Africa

We are pleased to extend an invitation from Nelson Mandela University's Department of Agricultural Sciences to an online seminar designed for an academic audience with a keen focus on the wildlife economy. 

Wildlife Seminar - Shaping the Future of the Wildlife Industry with Emphasis on Sustainable Conservation Practices

Session Chairs: Ms. Pumeza Cingo and Ms. Janene Ferreira 

AWEI Senior Researcher, Dr Hayley Clements will also be actively participating in the discussion. 

This seminar aims to delve into the crucial subject of the wildlife industry's future, placing a strong emphasis on the promotion of sustainable conservation practices. We firmly believe that this event will provide you with invaluable insights into the current challenges and opportunities within the wildlife sector. It represents an exceptional opportunity to expand your knowledge, connect with field experts, and engage in substantive dialogues. We cordially invite you to join the seminar as participants will collectively explore the path towards a sustainable and prosperous future for the wildlife industry. 

From 08:30 SAT on 17 October, click here to join the event on Teams.

Agenda


Time 

Item 

By 

08h30 

Arrival and Registration 

 

09h00 

Welcome and Introduction 

Dr Musa Khapayi (HoD) 

 

 

 

 

Session 1 

 

 

09h10 

 

Introduction to the wildlife footprint 

Gerhard Heyneke 

(National Chairman of WRSA) & John Hurter (Chairman of WRSA-EC) 

 

 

 

09h40 

Ethics in the wildlife industry 

Eardley Rudman (Vice President of PHASA) 

 

 

 

10h00 

The purpose of SUCo-SA and its role in the future sustainability of the wildlife industry 

Stephen Palos (Vice Chairman of SUCo-SA) 

 

 

 

10h20 

Session 1 Discussion 

Facilitator: Janene Ferreira 

10h40 

Tea 

 

 

 

 

 

Session 2 

 

11h00 

Sustainability of game meat 

Dr Maretha Van Der Merwe 

 

 

 

11h20 

The resilience of wildlife ranching in a changing world 

Dr Hayley Clements, AWEI Senior Researcher

 

 

 

11h40 

Wildlife monitoring programmes enhancing a higher quality of management in National Parks 

Nthabeliseni Munyai  (SANPARKS) 

 

 

 

12h00 

Overview by DFFE & Student Programme 

Tilo Mototo 

 

 

 

12h30 

Session 2 Discussion 

Facilitator: Pumeza Cingo 

 

 

 

13H00 

Lunch 

 

 

 

 

 

Session 3 

 

14h00 

Future work for students in the industry 

Everyone 

 

 

 

14H20 

Closing Remarks 

Dr Musa Khapayi (HoD) 

14H40 

Tea