2023

Biodiversity, particularly the biodiversity of Member States of the Southern African Development Community (SADC), is gaining increased recognition for its contribution to economic and sustainable development of the individual Member States and the region as a whole. The SADC Members States have set aside large tracts of forests, wildlife and...

A new path for rhinoceros (rhino) conservation is needed... We aggregated African rhino population data, highlighting the growing role of private and community rhino custodians, who likely now conserve >50% of Africa’s rhinos. Their contribution has been enabled by a supportive policy and economic environment, but this arrangement is becoming...

A CASE OF NYAKASHASHARA SUB COUNTY KIRUHURA DISTRICT, WESTERN UGANDA The study examined the implications of sport hunting on wildlife conservation in Rurambira and Nyakahita Parishes, Nyakasharara Sub County, Kiruhura District. Specifically, the study was aimed at establishing the socio-economic contributions of sport hunting, determining the perception of local communities...

Zimbabwe is looking to develop its biodiversity economy as a means of contributing to its goals of achieving middle-income status by 2030 and following a greener growth path... The overall aims of this report are to describe the current status of the biodiversity economy in Zimbabwe, to increase appreciation of...

The book provides a captivating narrative based on a farmer’s lived experience and offers an in-depth analysis alongside practical solutions to mitigate crop damage caused by wildlife. Dr Rusoke’s book unveils the remarkable story of a farmer who has battled against the destructive impact of wild animals on agricultural livelihoods...

This report formulates the strategy to expand, differentiate, and formalise the game meat industry in SA which has shown considerable growth potential. If developed appropriately, in the context of a biodiversity conservation and sustainable use perspective, this market could contribute favourably to economic development, job creation, food security, and sectoral...

This paper explores opportunities in the mine action sector for the mainstreaming of environmental protection and conservation. The paper presents an argument for evidence based environmental activities based on a holistic understanding of the environmental impacts of landmines and other explosive ordnance over time. Accordingly, a framework is drawn from...

Witsand Report – A pilot wildlife enterprise baseline assessment of Moodie’s Farm Prepared by the AWEI Team – Wiseman Ndlovu, Reinhard Nyandire, Savanna Strauss, Deborah Vorhies, Francis Vorhies, and Beverly Wynne This pilot rapid area assessment report for Witsand Moodie’s farm was conducted from the 8th to 10th of March...

A case of Bwindi Impenetrable National Park, South Western Uganda This report presents findings on a study that assessed the framework for tourism revenue sharing schemes in Uganda: A case of Bwindi Impenetrable National Park (BINP), South Western Uganda. Adopting a cross-sectional design, the study a) ascertained communities’ perceptions of...