Information provided by the media has the power to shape – either negatively or positively – public perceptions of, and opinions about, wildlife and human-wildlife conflict. Chapter 18 of the Guidelines covers how to engage effectively with the media. hwctf.org/guidelines

Story on our new preprint looking at 50 years of wildlife-related patents, including for rhino, pangolin and sturgeon. We found increasing patent-filing (even for illegal products) and diversification of product types. Still in peer review but here: researchsquare.com/article/rs-336…

Agree 💯 with this article in Mongabay.com by Rachael Garrett, which fits our driving philosophy perfectly. Promoting community conservation, wildlife/biodiversity economies as viable solutions to the biodiversity and climate crises. news.mongabay.com/2023/10/beyond…

Calling all future leaders! Check out this step-by-step video guide that will walk you through the ins and outs of the ALU application process, and what documentation you'll need along the way. Save this video to ensure a smooth sail when applying to ALU! #ThisisALU

Exciting News! In partnership with Oppenheimer Generations, #SOWC is launching the KAZA TFCA Conservation Innovation Challenge! Seeking non-tourism, for-profit conservation ventures in KAZA TFCA! For more info: bit.ly/KAZA_TFCA_CIC Deadline: 3rd December, 2023.

Questions about the KAZA TFCA Conservation Innovation Challenge! ✉️ [email protected] #ConservationChallenge #KAZATFCA #SustainableFuture

Download the full case study on this link bit.ly/MG-LLS

🗓️Save the date! The 2024 Regional Resource Hub data training and launch of the State of Protected and Conserved Areas (SOPACA) report will be happening on March 18th-22nd, 2024. Register today to join us.➡️bit.ly/RRHDataTrainin…

Banning hunting trophy imports is, at best, performative conservation. At worst it makes conservation less economically viable, making it easier to open up land for development. Wildlife is not the beneficiary of these misguided policies. So, who is? ctvnews.ca/canada/canada-…

What If We Changed The Narrative About Conservation by Sue Snyman Dr. Snyman's talk challenges us to rethink conservation as a vital contributor to development rather than a barrier. Watch the full video at: bit.ly/47qlMnd

African countries need strategies to manage the economic potential of their wildlife resources rather than relying on foreign experts, CEO at The African Leadership University tells The Africa Report. theafricareport.com/330037/africa-…

Master doing business in Africa at ALUSB! Join our MBA program; gain practical skills to thrive in Africa's unique business environment. Connect with a network spanning the continent & beyond. Register your interest today for our next intake in May 2024: bit.ly/lpALUSBt

Thrilled to have had an inspiring session at the #BCC2023, hosted by the Sustainable Finance Coalition.The session, titled 'What is Sustainable Finance for Conservation and how do we harness it? From understanding the essence of sustainable finance to strategically harnessing it.

Our MBA: Your gateway to success in African business! Connect with business titans across the continent and build ‘relationship capital’ for life. Affordable, flexible, and Africa-focused. Register your interest today for the next intake in May 2024. bit.ly/lpALUSBt

We continue to #disseminate our #findings with the communities work with in #EastAfrica: Tanzania 💪 Betty Rono kimaili david Yolanda Mutinhima Salum Kulunge Jess Tacey LeyMandoloma Amy Dickman 🦁 @amydickman.bsky.social WildCRU, Oxford @Jamma_Int WWF Deutschland

The Namibian State of Community Conservation Report for 2022 has just been published. One of our key priorities for next year is to help other Southern African countries produce similar reports. The data presented here are invaluable for M&E purposes! nacso.org.na/sites/default/…

#JustOut 📣📣📣 The Bureau of UN Biodiversity accepts Colombia’s 🇨🇴 offer to host the next United Nations Biodiversity Conference to be held from 21 October to 1 November 2024 👏👏👏🌱 🔗 cbd.int/article/colomb… #AgreementToAction #COP16

Tune into Carte Blanche tomorrow evening, where I’ll be weighing in on SAs revised biodiversity economy strategy African Wildlife Economy Institute Centre for Sustainability Transitions HELICS Oppenheimer Generations Research & Conservation

Government’s revised plans to monetize wildlife and plant life are ambitious. But is it putting profits before conservation? That's coming your way after the break on #CarteBlanche. Masa Kekana

ALU School of Wildlife Conservation is looking for a Statistician/Data Modeller, based in Africa, to support the overall SOWC research team work, with a focus on the Wildlife Economy Investment Index (WEII). See here for more details and to apply: bit.ly/stat-dm-APPLY