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Our articles are designed to inform, engage, and inspire readers interested in the sustainable use of wild species, wildlife enterprise, community development, and policy innovations that shape the wildlife economy. Explore diverse perspectives, practical examples, case studies, and the latest trends influencing how responsible wildlife use contributes to conservation and development
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The elephant culling debate is about governance, not activism. Piet Nel and Wiseman Ndlovu argue that authority and…
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Who benefits from wildlife conservation in Africa? Usually not the communities living beside wildlife. See how stronger property…
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Reflections on SABHSSA and AWEI's 2026 Best Practice Workshop: why the future of hunting in South Africa depends…
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More articles on Africa’s wildlife economy. AWEI's concise articles offer stakeholders in Africa's biodiversity economy sector and the general public reliable information, analysis, and recommendations.
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SAWMA 2026 reflection
A SAWMA 2026 reflection from the Cradle Moon conference: plural values, wild meat value chains, and what "Beyond Numbers" means for wildlife management.
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Namib Desert Oils: How Namibia's harshest landscape produces the finest skincare
Namib Desert Oils cold-presses !Nara, marula, mongongo and Kalahari melon oils in Namibia. FairWild certified, women-led, and supplying global beauty brands.
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What the 2026 SADC Summit means for the SADC wildlife economy
The 46th SADC Summit never mentioned wildlife, yet its UNIVISA and NTB decisions reshape the SADC wildlife economy. Read what changed and what was left out.
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Conservation Beyond Aid: George Ayittey’s Classical Liberalism
Classical liberal conservation offers Africa a self-sustaining alternative to donor aid: wildlife conserved through secure property rights and lawful trade.
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Can biology alone predict wildlife trade policy outcomes?
Biological evidence decides which species meet CITES criteria, but can it predict wildlife trade policy outcomes? Why markets, governance and communities matter.
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Mopane worms and the livelihoods that depend on them
As mopane worms grow scarce across Limpopo, the livelihoods, culture and food security tied to them hang in the balance. What happens if they disappear?