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!

Reasons why you need to read this article:
1. Eswatini making international headlines 🇸🇿
2. Conservation bringing communities together 🤝
3. Indigenous values meeting modern day tourism 🤔
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Important points made here by Wanjira Mathai. We need more industries and jobs in Africa, which are developed in ways that minimise environmental harm while maximising local economic benefits.
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'What irks the African delegation is that Spellar, a minister under Tony Blair and Gordon Brown, was invited to meet them but declined. This, they claim, shows a dismissive, arrogant colonial attitude.' Good article by Graham Boynton. telegraph.co.uk/environment/20…

Namibia's wildlife economy is thriving, even as the climate is getting increasingly hostile for agriculture. This is a way forward for the rest of southern Africa, too!
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Second call for abstracts to present at this conference! This is the first time that the SAWMA conference is happening in Namibia, presenting a golden opportunity for Namibian researchers to present their works to peers in the region.

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…