Good to see the work done by Francis Vorhies being showcased in the southern African press! This knowledge helps countries that would be affected by UK's stance on hunting to fight back ⚔ https://lnkd.in/dyGH4tvc
Resource Africa
Strategic Management Services
Johannesburg, Gauteng 1,392 followers
Respecting rights, resources and livelihoods
About us
Resource Africa (RA) is a not-for-profit company based in South Africa, with a remit to work throughout Africa. Our area of expertise is the efficient and sustainable utilization of natural resources occurring in areas occupied by rural communities, and most particularly in those areas close to or adjacent to state protected areas
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- Strategic Management Services
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- 2-10 employees
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- Johannesburg, Gauteng
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- Nonprofit
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- 1995
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Mozambique is charting the future of their Community Based Natural Resources Management programme. We're watching this space keenly for exciting new developments!
Mozambique taking major step towards National Program for CBNRM Mozambique's policies acknowledge the vital role local #communities play in managing #naturalresources. However, challenges in ensuring the effectiveness of these policies have led to #biodiversity loss, weak #benefitsharing, jeopardizing the potential of the country's natural capital as a driver for economic growth and development. In response, the Government of Mozambique has embarked on the development of the Mozambique National Program for Community-Based Natural Resources Management (#CBNRM). From August 20th to 22nd, with support from United Nations/DESA, the government of Mozambique, driven by a collaborative effort from various sectors (rural development, forest, conservation, mining, fisheries) organized an event to build consensus on the key elements for the CBNRM Program, under the context that communities engagement is critical across all these productive sectors. ReGeCom is proud to facilitate the development of this crucial guiding instrument, aligned with our mission to establish national standards that uphold community rights and their active involvement in conservation. As part of the event, participants visited the Matchia Community, a ReGeCom-supported initiative, where community members shared their experiences on how #communitygovernance is strengthening their relationship with Maputo National Park. Why is a National Program for CBNRM Essential? Mozambique requires a strong and intentional commitment from the government, to lead the efforts of placing local communities at the center of conservation and development agendas. Establishing standardized and harmonized approaches to community-based natural resource management will enable effective monitoring of its impacts on #livelihoods, foster learning, and influence impactful policies. We invite you to join us in this critical movement to ensure that Mozambique takes this significant leap for the benefit of both its #peopleandnature. More about this and other ReGeCom’s efforts on #community-led conservation will be shared throughout the various events at #ClimateweekNYC. Stay tuned! UNDP UN Climate Change Conservation International Maliasili African Nature Based Tourism Platform BIOFUND _ Administração Nacional das Áreas de Conservação The World Bank Mulago Broddi Sigurdarson Celta de vaz José Monteiro
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The freshwater fisheries in the Kavango-Zambezi Transfrontier Conservation Area are in trouble! We attended a unique conference hosted by Namibia Nature Foundation that brought together government officials, scientists, and - critically - local communities that rely on these fisheries. Many communities in Namibia and some in other KAZA countries have established their own fisheries reserves to save their fish. But it is hard and sometimes dangerous work. They need support from government and other stakeholders to restore their fish stocks before it is too late. https://lnkd.in/dVfgYn-R
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Resource Africa reposted this
Did you know that Africa's wild products could hold the key to building robust and sustainable economies? Dive into our latest brief that explores how the responsible trade of wild natural resources can lead to sustainable development for African countries. This insightful piece sheds light on the strategies needed to unlock the economic potential that lies in the use of the African Continental Free Trade Area (AfCFTA) and foster economic growth while preserving the continent's rich biodiversity. Discover how these strategies can contribute to a thriving, resilient Africa. Read the brief here: https://ow.ly/m7zG50T25f2 Tags: #WildlifeEconomy #SustainableDevelopment #Africa #Biodiversity #WildProducts #AfCFTA #ResilientEconomies
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Amy Dickman proposes 2 ways out of the 'super-tusker' hunting problem between Kenya and Tanzania: 1) Collaboration between hunters and researchers to decide on which elephants are off-limits. 2) Compensation from anti-hunting people and organisations to replace hunting revenue. What do you think of her ideas? Do you have any better ideas that resolves the issue? Ultimately, as Amy points out, the key players here are Kenyans and Tanzanians who should discuss the way forward together. https://lnkd.in/ddvBD5UZ
Trophy hunting: We need alternative plans, not bans
dailymaverick.co.za
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Interviews with three inspirational women in conservation! Simangele Msweli-Ratsoana Dr. Gladys Kalema-Zikusoka Sakhile Silitshena Koketso https://lnkd.in/dmSnANq6
Excluding women in conservation means we all miss out
dailymaverick.co.za
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While South Africa's Climate Change Act marks a significant stride towards addressing this major challenge, what we really need is strong implementation and enforcement. Sobantu Mzwakali (our programmes manager) provides his thoughts on this critical piece of legislation here: https://lnkd.in/dy8G3T_B
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Promises to be a great talk on an important subject - protecting crops (critical for food security!) from wildlife damage.
📢 Last chance to register! Don’t miss tomorrow’s webinar on Saving Crops on a Dime: The Community Way. Hear insights from Damian Bell and Sam Shaba from Honeyguide, Tanzania, at 12:00 EAT. Secure your spot: https://lnkd.in/dWmMt8aU #EastAfrica #Biodiversity #WildlifeEconomy #PeopleandWildlife
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African Wildlife Economy Institute (AWEI) takes a close look at the potential for an "elephant economy", especially if current trade barriers imposed domestically and internationally (through CITES) are removed. Food for thought! Francis Vorhies Michael Musgrave https://lnkd.in/dYCc5hR9
Scaling up Africa’s elephant economy
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Celebrate #IndigenousPeoplesDay this year by reading more about how Indigenous rights and issues are linked with community conservation here:
Linking Human Rights Movements to Community Conservation
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