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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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The twentieth CITES Conference of the Parties (CoP 20) recently concluded in Samarkand, Uzbekistan. Dr Michael 't Sas-Rolfes…
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With a streamlined and focused CITES, the Parties would have more time to consider the implications of amendments…
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In a press release on Thursday, 30 October 2025, South Africa’s Department of Forestry, Fisheries, and the Environment…
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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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Poisoning with purpose: Vultures targeted in Kruger
Last week, the Mahlangeni section of the Kruger National Park became the scene of one of the largest and most deliberate vulture poisonings in recent history. The facts are both tragic and revealing...
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Rooted in Regeneration: Reflections from Reforest Fest 2025
Over the Easter holiday, I had the honour of participating in Reforest Fest 2025, a vibrant, multi-day gathering of changemakers, conservationists, creatives, and community leaders hosted at the...
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Conserving wildlife through game ranching in South Africa: Balancing nature & economy
South African farmers once saw wild animals as competition for livestock and intruders in their landscapes. Today, they manage them as valuable assets. In this short article, we examine how game...
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Legal wildlife trade can and does finance conservation
The theme of World Wildlife Day on 3 March 2025 is “Wildlife Conservation Finance: Investing in people and planet.” This event provides an opportunity to explore how legal wildlife trade can and does...
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Business-driven approach to wildlife conservation Finance
World Wildlife Day 2025 is themed “Wildlife Conservation Finance: Investing in People and Planet,” proposes that it’s time to confront a hard truth: the current funding model for wildlife conservation...
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What Foot and Mouth Disease-free means for South Africa’s game meat trade
Explore the latest developments in South African provinces achieving and maintaining Foot and Mouth Disease (FMD) free status, including key requirements, implementation strategies, economic impacts...