Why Africa needs a common stance at CITES
Why Africa needs a common stance at CITES The 19th Conference of Parties to the Convention on International Trade in Endangered Species of Wild Fauna… Read More »Why Africa needs a common stance at CITES
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In conservation efforts, US hypocrisy is undermining African countries’ proven accomplishments – Washington Examiner
In conservation efforts, US hypocrisy is undermining African countries’ proven accomplishments – Washington Examiner The USA uses hunting to fund conservation efforts, which contribute to… Read More »In conservation efforts, US hypocrisy is undermining African countries’ proven accomplishments – Washington Examiner
COP26 and a Call to Action: Hope is us
COP26: Hope is us Post COP26, the global grassroots movement to solve the climate crisis, 350.org, shared an email entitled “The Bad News and the… Read More »COP26 and a Call to Action: Hope is us
Climate change means hunger in our communities, African women leaders at COP26 – Mongabay
Climate change means hunger in our communities, COP26 African delegates say. Africa is acutely vulnerable to climate change despite accounting for only four per cent… Read More »Climate change means hunger in our communities, African women leaders at COP26 – Mongabay
CBD: RA represented at the Parallel NGO Forum in Kunming.
CBD: RA represented at the Parallel NGO Forum in Kunming The Conventional on Biological Diversity (CBD) NGO Parallel Forum in Kunming was held in September… Read More »CBD: RA represented at the Parallel NGO Forum in Kunming.
Community Leaders Network formalised
Founder members of the Community Leaders Network of Southern Africa (CLN) met in Namibia’s capital city, Windhoek at Avani Hotels from 18-22 October to formalise… Read More »Community Leaders Network formalised
Understanding the Kunene Wildlife Numbers
Explore the resilience of Namibia’s community-based natural resource management (CBNRM) programme as highlighted in a recent article analyzing game counts in the Kunene Region. Understand how local buy-in and strong support systems play a crucial role in wildlife conservation amidst challenging times.
Divergent views on trophy hunting in Africa, and what this may mean for research and policy
Divergent views on trophy hunting in Africa, and what this may mean for research and policy – article by Shaya van Houdt, Richard P. Brown,… Read More »Divergent views on trophy hunting in Africa, and what this may mean for research and policy
Sustainable use in the focus at events organized during the 4th day of IUCN WCC – Report
Sustainable use in the focus at events organized during the 4th day of IUCN WCC – Report In a report this week the International Council… Read More »Sustainable use in the focus at events organized during the 4th day of IUCN WCC – Report
Sustainable use of Wildlife: It’s the Law!
Sustainable Use of Wildlife: It’s The Law! Webinar – The Nagoya Protocol and the Rights of Local Communities Resource Africa (RA) recently launched a policy… Read More »Sustainable use of Wildlife: It’s the Law!