Proposed United Kingdom Trophy Hunting Import Ban Threatens African Conservation Success, Ignores International Agreements MEDIA RELEASE 21 November 2024 For Immediate Release Proposed United Kingdom… Read More »Proposed United Kingdom Trophy Hunting Import Ban Threatens African Conservation Success, Ignores International Agreements
The Hunting Trophies Import Prohibition Bill debated in the UK House of Commons has raised significant concerns among governments and conservation experts, who argue that it undermines vital revenue sources necessary for biodiversity protection. Critics warn that banning trophy hunting could lead to increased habitat loss and poaching, ultimately jeopardizing endangered species rather than aiding their conservation.
Discover how empowering Southern African communities through equitable governance can enhance conservation efforts and drive sustainable development. By climbing the conservation governance ladder, Indigenous peoples can significantly improve biodiversity outcomes, fostering a win-win for both communities and the environment.
Exploring fair deals for Indigenous peoples and local communities engaged in wildlife conservation is crucial in addressing biodiversity loss and climate change. By promoting Free, Prior, and Informed Consent (FPIC) and equitable partnerships, we can empower custodians of the land, ensuring their rightful participation in nature-based industries and enhancing negotiation power.
A proposed ban on the import and export of hunting trophies in France has been defeated for now, highlighting the contentious debate over trophy hunting’s role in wildlife conservation. Supporters argue that countries utilizing trophy hunting, like Botswana and Namibia, often see thriving populations of CITES-listed species, while opponents claim the ban’s reliance on biased reports lacks scientific validity.
MEDIA RELEASE: Animal protectionists trying to undermine the South African Constitution by influencing key government White Paper 21 September 2022 For Immediate Release Animal protectionists… Read More »MEDIA RELEASE: Animal protectionists trying to undermine the South African Constitution by influencing key government White Paper
How to keep environmental conservation from doing more harm than good – landscape News In Africa, “colonial conservation” has become a human rights issue by… Read More »How to keep environmental conservation from doing more harm than good – Landscapes News
Community conservation supported by global report on the sustainable use of wildlife by Gail Thomson The Intergovernmental Science-Policy Platform on Biodiversity and Ecosystem Services (IPBES)… Read More »Community conservation supported by global report on the sustainable use of wildlife
It’s time to centre African people in the conservation agenda – Mongabay Commentary by Gail Thomson The African Protected Areas Congress was launched to position… Read More »It’s time to center African people in the conservation agenda – Mongabay Commentary
Community stewardship: the foundation of biocultural rights Kabir Sanjay Bavikatte, Tom Bennett Journal of Human Rights and the Environment, Vol. 6 No. 1, March 2015,… Read More »Community stewardship: the foundation of biocultural rights