2022

The Traditional Leadership Institution (TLI) is constitutionally recognised to promote rural development in South Africa. It works with local government in a cooperative governance system to support agricultural development. However, it is increasingly viewed as a weaker development partner that lacks initiative and understanding of its sector-specific roles. This explains...

A Case Study on International Funding of Consumptive Sustainable Wildlife Use in South Africa's Biodiversity Economy In South Africa, sustainable use of wildlife is widely recognised as providing economic incentives and actively engaging rural communities in conservation management. Aiming to combat rampant poverty and wildlife crime in communities around protected...

This research considered the AfCFTA NTB mechanism as an appropriate forum of dispute resolution for the barriers identified as within the scope of this research. This research aimed to develop policy recommendations that have the potential to effect actual change in the industry. It was initially assumed that the recommendations...

Report of Research Findings and Recommendations Taking advantage of the opportunities offered by the AfCFTA to grow trade in wild meat will be greatly facilitated by identifying and addressing non-tariff barriers (NTBs) that restrict the intra-African wild meat trade. This report evaluates aspects of the AfCFTA NTB Reporting, Monitoring and...

In this note, we make preliminary comments on the possible livelihood implications of current and proposed amendments to the listing of species on the CITES Appendices. Our purpose is to encourage all Parties to take into further consideration the livelihood implications of these listings. Socio-economic factors may have a major...

The COVID-19 pandemic provided an opportunity to assess the impacts of a global disturbance on conservation land uses and learn from responses to the crisis to enable more resilient conservation systems. To understand socio-economic responses of diverse wildlife working lands to COVID-19, we surveyed owners and managers of 78 private...

The African flora is one of the richest in the world with 68,000 plant species, and the West African region and South Africa are positioned in a very strategic position in that biodiversity richness. With the interesting selection of plants, the objective of this research report is to explore ways...

Comments on South Africa's Draft White Paper on Conservation and Sustainable Use of South Africa's Biodiversity submitted by the African Wildlife Economy Institute in September 2022.

Comments on South Africa's Draft Game Meat Strategy submitted by the African Wildlife Economy Institute in August 2022.