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African Wildlife Economy Information Hub
The Wildlife Economy Info Hub contains short articles, policy briefs, research papers, and information on relevant events. It is maintained by the African Wildlife Economy Institute (AWEI) of Stellenbosch University.
The African Wildlife Economy Institute promotes an inclusive, diversified, and thriving wildlife economy across Africa by connecting research, policy, and practice to advance conservation and community well-being.
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Normalising the sustainable use of wildlife
Roughly 30 to 60 elephants die in Africa daily. AWEI...
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Safe game meat: Why safety starts long before the plate
Exploring how biological hazards, chemical contaminants, and human behaviour shape...
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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...
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Tourism and the Wildlife Economy in Africa
Tourism and the Wildlife Economy in Africa White Paper is...
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World Ocean Day: Benefiting from Africa’s Marine Protected Areas
How do African marine protected areas benefit people, not just...
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Learning from !Khwa ttu: Reimagining the wildlife economy through indigenous knowledge
On Saturday, 11 April 2026, a group of African Wildlife...
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From the wild to the bathroom cabinet: Africa's biodiversity entrepreneurs
Africa is home to a remarkable array of wild-harvested African...
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Events
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SADC Wildlife-Based Economy Champions Training
The fully funded SADC Wildlife-Based Economy Champions Training programme is designed to strengthen national capacity...
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Game meat value chains webinar: human-wildlife conflict to coexistence
The Academy of Science of South Africa, in partnership with the African Wildlife Economy Institute...
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Oppenheimer Research Conference 2026
Oppenheimer Research Conference 2026 will bring researchers, practitioners, and students together to share ideas that...
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2nd African Wildlife Economy Colloquium
Implementing the Global Biodiversity Framework through Africa’s Wildlife Economy
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