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African Wildlife Economy Information Hub
The Wildlife Economy Info Hub contains short articles, policy briefs, research papers, and information on relevant events. It is maintained by the African Wildlife Economy Institute (AWEI) of Stellenbosch University.
The African Wildlife Economy Institute promotes an inclusive, diversified, and thriving wildlife economy across Africa by connecting research, policy, and practice to advance conservation and community well-being.
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Tourism and the Wildlife Economy in Africa
Tourism and the Wildlife Economy in Africa White Paper is...
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Young professionals working in conservation: The Business of Conservation Conference 2026
I recently had the opportunity to speak at the BCC...
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Beyond the trade-off: Biodiversity, health, and human rights
Conservation and human rights are not in opposition. This article...
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Jennifer Ward Oppenheimer Research Grant 2026
The Jennifer Ward Oppenheimer Research Grant opens its 2026 call...
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Meat-ing the moment: Could cultivated game meat shape Africa’s wildlife economy?
Could cultivated game meat from species like springbok, kudu, or...
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Rooted in value: The billion-dollar potential of wild-harvested African plants
Wild-harvested African plants play a significant role in the continent’s...
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Predator management in South Africa: Sustainable Wildlife Economies Project Research insights
Discover how landowners balance ecological integrity and profits when it...
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Events
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CIC General Assembly 2026
The CIC General Assembly 2026 in Vienna will unite policymakers, hunters, conservationists, and thought-leaders at...
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Book launch: Economics of the Wildlife Trade
Exciting book launch for " The Economics of the Wildlife Trade". co-authored by AWEI Research...
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Webinar on using nilgai and wild boar in India
Utilising Wildlife: Nilgai & wild boar treated as vermin that are killed and discarded to...
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GEF 8 Stakeholder Curriculum Co-Design Workshop
The GEF 8 Stakeholder Curriculum Co-Design Workshop is a component of the implementation of a...
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SADC Wildlife-Based Economy Champions Training
The fully funded SADC Wildlife-Based Economy Champions Training programme is designed to strengthen national capacity...
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Oppenheimer Research Conference 2026
Oppenheimer Research Conference 2026 will bring researchers, practitioners, and students together to share ideas that...
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