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Conservation funding: In the Vamizi Island, Mozambique, revenue generated from tourism funds such conservation activities as coral monitoring, turtle nesting protection and mangrove restoration projects. Photo: Friends of Vamizi Conservation & Community
AFRICAN WILDLIFE FOUNDATION

Sustainable tourism is still a misnomer

In Africa’s prized national parks, sustainable tourism depends on ecosystem resilience, not just the visibility of charismatic species like elephants and lions. It’s about seeing…

  • Helen Grange
7 min read
A juvenile leopard cat, seized by authorities during an anti-smuggling operation, is seen past suspected smugglers during a press conference announcing the seizure of trafficked exotic animals in Surabaya on March 27, 2019. (Getty)
ADAMS CASSINGA

Facebook is a ‘major enabler’ of illegal trade in wildlife

An Avaaz Investigation shows how its algorithms drag casual users into international wildlife trafficking rabbit hole

  • Sheree Bega
7 min read
AFRICAN WILDLIFE FOUNDATION

Covid-19 effects undermine nature conservation efforts

Wildlife rangers are out of work and reduced patrols abet poaching

  • Sheree Bega
7 min read