Vision – Resilient landscapes

Socio-ecological landscapes across Africa are restored, sustained, and strengthened through an inclusive and responsible wildlife economy

Impact – A thriving wildlife economy

Sustainable, legal, and equitable management, use, harvesting, and trade of wild species that enable wildlife-based enterprises, products, and services

Outcomes

A. Strengthened enabling frameworks

Robust public and private policies, regulations, and governance arrangements across Africa that support and accelerate the development of a transformative wildlife economy

B. Flourishing wildlife enterprise

Diverse, sustainable, and scalable wildlife enterprises established across Africa and effectively integrated into regional and global value chains, advancing inclusive economic development

Outputs & Activities

1. Thought leadership

• Developing strategic frameworks that ensure local relevance, continental influence, and global resonance to drive transformative change
• Shaping the wildlife-economy research agenda through meaningful stakeholder engagement
• Leading public discourse and policy dialogue to elevate the wildlife economy in decision-making and public understanding

2. Purposeful partnerships

• Fostering strong, impactful relationships with wildlife enterprises and government agencies at all levels
• Engaging communities within socio-ecological landscapes to advance both environmental stewardship and economic opportunity
• Building effective collaborations and networks with universities, research institutions, and organisations across Africa and beyond

3. Collaborative learning

• Providing an interdisciplinary learning platform that catalyses transformative research and innovation
• Expanding Stellenbosch University’s wildlife-economy curriculum and knowledge base to serve emerging student and professional markets
• Cultivating an entrepreneurial culture that drives innovation in wildlife enterprise - from the University to partners across the continent