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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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Wild-harvested African plants play a significant role in the continent’s wildlife economy. This article showcases some of Africa’s…
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Discover how landowners balance ecological integrity and profits when it comes to predator management in South Africa through…
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Evidence from a large-scale global study shows that millions of people across tropical regions earn livelihoods derived from…
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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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The Sustainable Wildlife Economies Project: Evidence from South Africa’s wildlife ranches
Evidence from the Sustainable Wildlife Economies Project shows how wildlife ranching in South Africa supports land restoration, biodiversity, and rural employment.
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CITES CoP20: A turning point for African conservation?
CITES CoP20 revealed how African states experience wildlife, risk, and governance differently, and how those differences shape their positions on trade and sustainable use. Was CITES CoP20 a turning...
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Is CITES an effective treaty?
The twentieth CITES Conference of the Parties (CoP 20) recently concluded in Samarkand, Uzbekistan. Dr Michael 't Sas-Rolfes (AWEI Research Fellow) attended as a presenter at two side events, and each...
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Let’s talk about how to streamline CITES
With a streamlined and focused CITES, the Parties would have more time to consider the implications of amendments to the Appendices and, most importantly, more capacity to issue permits and...
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Legalising rhino horn trade for rhino conservation in South Africa
In a press release on Thursday, 30 October 2025, South Africa’s Department of Forestry, Fisheries, and the Environment (DFFE) put out a statement by its Minister, Dr Dion George, saying, “ South...
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Beyond the Bullet: Why Sustainable Trophy Hunting is Vital for South African Communities and Conservation
Sustainable Trophy Hunting Vital for South African Communities and Conservation: Regulated hunting supports rewilding and long-term wildlife protection, and underpins local economies.