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Welcome to AWEI short articles —your gateway to insightful, accessible content exploring wildlife economies across Africa.
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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Tourism and the Wildlife Economy: WTM Africa 2026 Panel
Read AWEI's report from the WTM Africa 2026 panel on tourism and the wildlife economy: consumptive tourism, community benefits, and conservation success.
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Sustainable wildlife use and the reptile skin trade: A global study
A global study of 71 million reptile skins asks whether sustainable wildlife use works. The answer is governance, not a simple trade or no trade choice.
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Normalising the sustainable use of wildlife
Roughly 30 to 60 elephants die in Africa daily. AWEI asks whether normalising the sustainable use of wildlife could turn that loss into funded conservation.
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Safe game meat: Why safety starts long before the plate
Exploring how biological hazards, chemical contaminants, and human behaviour shape safe game meat – insights from the SafeGameMeat COST Action in Bucharest.
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Foraging of wild plants to sustain human values and value chains
Foraging is the act of gathering wild resources, often food, that many humans engage in, either occasionally or as a regular activity, and so foraging of wild plants is more common than we think.
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World Ocean Day: Benefiting from Africa’s Marine Protected Areas
How do African marine protected areas benefit people, not just wildlife? Inside South Africa's 40+ MPAs — tourism, fisheries, jobs, and the case for stronger MPAs.