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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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Wild Food And Rewilding African Landscapes
07 Apr 2022 At AWEI, we are exploring opportunities for scaling up the production and sale of food from both wild fauna and flora. Formal and informal provision of wild food can be found around the...
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OGRC Post On AWEI's Wild Plants Dialogue
23 Mar 2022 This post was originally published by Oppenheimer Generations Research and Conservation (OGRC). The event, titled ‘Wild plant Opportunities in Africa’s wildlife economy’, was hosted by the...
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Realigning Conservation and Development
21 Mar 2022 The lockdown of the wildlife economy across Africa has served as a wake-up call for wildlife policy makers and stakeholders. The lockdown has given us opportunity to reflect seriously on...
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Director's Report on the Wild Plants Dialogue
14 Mar 2022 Director’s Report on the Dialogue on Wild Plant Opportunities in Africa’s Wildlife Economy First develop a ready market for a natural product, lower barriers to entry, and ensure sector...
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CITES SC74 Agenda Item 39 - Closing Of Domestic Ivory Markets
74th Meeting Of The Standing Committee Of The Convention On International Trade In Endangered Species Of Wild Fauna And Flora Agenda Item 39 – Closing Of Domestic Ivory Markets...
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Reconciling The Past And Forging A Future For The African Wildlife Economy
09 Mar 2022 Africa’s iconic wildlife forms a key part of the continent’s identity and is globally significant, both ecologically and economically. As the twenty-first century progresses, how is Africa...