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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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In April, I attended the 72nd General Assembly (GA) of the International Council for Game and Wildlife Conservation…
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South Africa’s Limpopo province borders Zimbabwe, Botswana and Mozambique. It is one of the poorest provinces in the…
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I recently had the opportunity to speak at the BCC as part of a panel of young professionals…
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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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Beyond the trade-off: Biodiversity, health, and human rights
Conservation and human rights are not in opposition. This article argues that biodiversity, health, and human rights are inseparable and examines how biodiversity governance can uphold health, the...
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Jennifer Ward Oppenheimer Research Grant 2026
The Jennifer Ward Oppenheimer Research Grant opens its 2026 call for applications, offering USD 150,000 to support early-career African conservation researchers.
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Meat-ing the moment: Could cultivated game meat shape Africa’s wildlife economy?
Could cultivated game meat from species like springbok, kudu, or impala help meet protein demand while reducing pressure on wild populations and offering a route to meat production that does not...
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Rooted in value: The billion-dollar potential of wild-harvested African plants
Wild-harvested African plants play a significant role in the continent’s wildlife economy. This article showcases some of Africa’s wild plants harvested and traded for medicinal and aromatic uses.
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Predator management in South Africa: Sustainable Wildlife Economies Project Research insights
Discover how landowners balance ecological integrity and profits when it comes to predator management in South Africa through insights from new Sustainable Wildlife Economies Project (SWEP) research.
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Sustaining livelihoods derived from wild harvesting: Evidence from the tropics
Evidence from a large-scale global study shows that millions of people across tropical regions earn livelihoods derived from wild harvesting of natural resources.