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Despite individual African governments having an essential role in tourism management, private wildlife reserves are proving to be the sector’s driving force. But are conservancies the way to go? (Photo: birdstoryagency)
AFRICAN CONSERVATION

Are private wildlife conservancies the way to sustainable tourism in Africa?

Despite individual African governments having an essential role in tourism management, private wildlife reserves are proving to be the sector’s driving force. But are…

  • Bonface Orucho
5 min read
Despite the country’s globally significant biodiversity, ecosystems across terrestrial, freshwater, estuarine and marine environments are under escalating pressure.
BIODIVERSITY CRISIS

The biodiversity crisis is no less important than the climate crisis

Leaders meeting in Montreal for COP15 must deliberate in a spirit of co-operation for the sake of the planet’s future

  • Juan Manuel Santos
5 min read
Despite the country’s globally significant biodiversity, ecosystems across terrestrial, freshwater, estuarine and marine environments are under escalating pressure.
30X30 PLAN

Kunming Declaration on biodiversity: A show of political will that lacks targets

More than 100 countries pledged to better protect nature at UN biodiversity talks last week

  • Sheree Bega
4 min read