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News, opinion pieces and statements authored by Resource Africa, Community Leaders Network members, and guest contributors, from whom we welcome hosts fresh ideas and new perspectives on topical issues in conservation, rights, and development in Southern Africa.
The views in the guest author posts are the authors’ own and do not necessarily represent those of Resource Africa
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PRESS RELEASE: African Conservation and Human Rights Advocates urge European Politicians not to be misled about trophy hunting
PRESS RELEASE: African Conservation and Human Rights Advocates urge European...
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Open Letter: Resource Africa urges European politicians not to be misled about trophy hunting
Open Letter: Resource Africa urges European politicians not to be...
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Africa-China CSOs CBNRM Webinar: How can CBNRM Deliver Inclusive, Fair and Equitable Conservation for People and Nature?
Africa-China CSOs CBNRM Webinar: How can CBNRM Deliver Inclusive, Fair...
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$15K African Conservation Challenge – digital identity to foster African conservation dialogue launched
$15K African Conservation Challenge: digital identity to foster African conservation...
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World leaders must approach development with a fresh perspective to save wildlife By Maxwell Gomera
Time for Nature World leaders must approach development with a...
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Audio Clip of CLN Statement to SBSTTA Virtual Session
The CLN release an audio clip of the Statement to...
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RT @MoreangelsM: @FBaudron @GCRF @CIMMYT @Rothamsted @dorcasmatangi @jcairns77 @isaiah_nyagumbo @ndhlela_t @KirstyLHassall Wow, so beautifu…
Read MoreLocal people's perspectives, together with science-based evidence, must be the starting point for any discussion on conservation of #AfricanResourcesAfricanRights. RA and CLN invite the German Green Party to listen to African voices, discuss
Read MoreResource Africa open letter challenges German Green Party manifesto on trophy imports ban. "A ban on trophy imports will only harm conservation and African rights to self determination". #LetAfricansDecide
Read MoreUpcoming - the Community Conservation Research network webinar "What makes conservation effective? A community perspective". 20th April public event on the role of local communities in conserving local environments and sustaining livelihoods. Registration details @CCRN_news https://t.co/7Wr7wY41R2
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Excellent article from @ConservationNa1 separates fact from fiction on elephant numbers in Namibia.
Read MoreRT @MsweliSimangele: @africa_resource Thank you. The interview can be accessed here:
Read MoreInsects are the future of protein and Africans have harvested seasonal edible insects to supplement their diets for millennia. Have had this one. Delicious!
Read MoreMight be that one lagging behind. Just a little while longer, one last deadline, and TGIF.
Read MoreRT @CLZAfrica: Feeling pretty excited that it’s Friday! 📸 Alan Bonella https://t.co/NX9oUfytyZ
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In the media
Media coverage about sustainable use, CBNRM, rural community rights and livelihoods, COVID-19 impacts, conservation models in the face of threats to wildlife populations in Africa. This content is intended to inform, to introduce new ideas and approaches and contribute to constructive debate about these issues.
PRESS RELEASE: African Conservation and Human Rights Advocates urge European Politicians not to be misled about trophy hunting
PRESS RELEASE: African Conservation and Human Rights Advocates urge European Politicians not to be misled about trophy hunting Advocates for human rights and conservation in...
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World Water Day in Africa – Articles from The Conversation Africa
World Water Day in Africa To mark it ,The Conversation Africa curated articles that provide deep dives into the precious resource, and its management, across...
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Science + Celebrities: A Call for Partnership
Science + Celebrities: A Call for Partnership by Dr. Amy Dickman This guest post was published on March 12, 2021 by Science + Story. Introducing...
Read MoreResearch & Resources - recent papers
Resource Africa offers a comprehensive resource portal on the Research & Resources page for original research, relevant journal articles, book reviews, reports, news articles and periodicals. 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 deal with sustainable use, CBNRM, rights-based conservation.
Please click inside images to read recent and significant contributions to our library.
Newsletters
RESOURCE AFRICA NEWSLETTER RA ROUNDUP ISSUE 1
A newsletter about southern African CBNRM rural communities and their advocacy for sustainable natural resource use rights to be prioritized 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
