Resource Africa
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Respecting Rights, Resources & Livelihoods
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15-05-2020 10:53:05
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Resource Africa This is a typical case of extremely poor people being maimed and their future thrown into massive uncertainty. HWC is not only a human rights issue, but it also exacerbates poverty, livelihood vulnerability, and inequality.
Resource Africa Human-wildlife conflict is real and requires urgent attention by protected area agencies and their govts. This guy lost his arm while working to feed his family; if he was in formal employment he would be entitled to compensation. There's urgent need for a HWC insurance scheme!
Wildlife conservation needs more funding if we are to meet global goals for biodiversity. The main sources of income at the moment are photographic or hunting tourism. Some would like to replace hunting tourism, but where is the money to replace it? conservationfrontlines.org/2024/04/how-do…