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We are an aggregator of news reports, research papers, other online and offline publications and analysis on sustainable use, rural communities, human rights conservation and wildlife issues in Africa. This content is intended to inform readers, to contribute to constructive debate and introduce ideas.
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Good to see US policy makers realising that attempts to ban trophy imports have serious rights, livelihoods and self determination implications for Africans. #SuccessfulConservation must be based on pragmatic &...
Study comparing Zambian and Namibian communities' tolerance for wildlife found Namibians more tolerant of lions, hyenas and elephants due to intangible benefits from wildlife, but tangible benefits through CBNRM reinforces...
People’s attitudes are influenced by the belief that governments and conservationists are more concerned about wildlife than human welfare & communities receiving benefits from wildlife are more likely to support...
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Mmegi Online :: Delicate balance: Resolving conflict between tourism, agriculture
Increasing levels of human-wildlife conflicts are challenging conservationists to promote wildlife sustainability to enhance the welfare of local communities and for economic development.
Thought provoking sentiments from Dr Moreangels Mbiza making a compelling call for change and recognition of the pressing need to listen to voices of African people living among wildlife in...
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Be in the Change presents Dr Moreangels Mbizah for the Global Huddle 11-13 August 2020
Be in the Change is a social enterprise working to empower future changemakers to help make the world a better place. We do this through the power of empathe...
Did you know the extent and impact of animal to human transmission of disease in Africa? Have you ever heard of Chikungunya? Some facts and figures are provided in this...
A call for youth to have their say on biodiversity and conservation. Register now at awf.org/fon
On Southern African Development Community (SADC) Day today, we are proud to be working in a region with a regional body that has some of the most progressive people-centred environmental...
Happy International Youth Day to our prosperous future in Africa. With Africa's youth population, projected to increase to 37% by 2100, we hope to shape together today a future where...
Eye-opening blog on the true value of community based natural resources management (CBNRM) covering the #livelihoodimpactsCOVID19 on #localcommunities who depend on wildlife tourism revenue by @shylockmuyengwa
Read MoreThese stories never cease to hurt. We turn a blind eye, silence voices and it becomes just another problem that never seems to go away.
Read MoreWhat it means to live alongside wildlife
Read MoreRegister for this 19 November Webinar on the question of Whats in the EU 2030 Biodiversity Strategy for Indigenous Peoples and Local Communities?
Read MoreSome scientists & wildlife trade experts worry CITES bans may be backfiring by driving up demand, arguing CITES is meant to help ensure wildlife trade meets people's needs while also safeguarding nature - in this in-depth feature from @KnowableMag
Read MoreArtisanal fisher communities, around 53% of them women, in parts of West Africa threatened by mining and tourism infrastructure deals causing pollution and affecting food security, food sovereignty and livelihoods. Listen on Resonance FM @TalkingAfrica
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The Resource Africa blog hosts fresh ideas and new perspectives on topical issues in conservation, rights, and development in Southern Africa.
The views in these blog posts are the authors’ own and do not necessarily represent those of Resource Africa.
If you have a perspective on a topical issue and would like to contribute a short blog post, please email us info@resourceafrica.net
CBNRM: you don’t know what you’ve got till it’s gone
CBNRM: you don’t know what you’ve got till it’s gone by Dr Shylock Muyengwa Do community-based natural resource management (CBNRM) programmes help rural communities in southern...
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Bold leadership required for conservation in Southern Africa
Bold leadership required for conservation in Southern Africa by Steve Johnson How long must this go on! Those involved in community-based natural resources management or CBNRM,...
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Press Release: Humanity at Crossroads Warns UN Global Biodiversity Outlook
The Global Biodiversity Outlook 5 (GBO-5), launched by the UN Convention on Biological Diversity (CBD), warns, ‘humanity is at a crossroads’. Released on 15 September, the...
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Press Release: Celebrity campaigns undermine human rights and conservation
“Local people’s rights to make a living by sustainably using their land and wildlife are enshrined in international and national laws, and cannot be undermined...
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Press Release: Experts call for holistic, equitable approach to tackling wildlife trade
EXPERTS CALL FOR HOLISTIC, EQUITABLE APPROACH TO TACKLING WILDLIFE TRADE - Following the 50th anniversary of Earth Day, an international group of experts and key...
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Resource Africa is a key repository for and a ‘go to’ resource portal for information on regional CBRNM and sustainable use information. In collaboration with partner organizations, such as The Community-Based Natural Resource Management Network, our website serves as an open access archive of current relevant published materials that affect CBNRM globally.
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RESOURCE AFRICA NEWSLETTER RA ROUNDUP ISSUE 1
Resource Africa : news about southern African rural communities work to have sustainable natural resource use rights on the global conservation agenda.
In this issue we launch the Let Africans Decide video, showcasing the substantial impact the Community Leaders Network (CLN) is making on raising awareness of Community Based Natural Resources Management (CBNRM), introduce you to the revamped Resource Africa website and logo, and share news and resources on sustainable use, rights, and community conservation
