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The Arrogance of Conservation Policy

The Arrogance of Conservation Policy

By Prof Brian Child The success of Homo sapiens lies ultimately in the ability to cooperate in bands, clans, tribes, nations, and as a global civilization. We are bound together in common enterprise through uniquely human myths, norms, and rules. As the only species with the ability to trade, we

Creating Safe Spaces for People and Wildlife (5-minute Video)

Creating Safe Spaces for People and Wildlife (5-minute Video)

Creating safe spaces for people and animals is essential in addressing human-wildlife conflict. The Mozambique Wildlife Alliance (MWA) is actively tackling this challenge through an innovative program. In Mozambique, farming is deeply ingrained in the culture, with each household cultivating its own fields. However, this traditional practice becomes problematic when

How do you Protect the Mediterranean Forest? (5-minute Video)

How do you Protect the Mediterranean Forest? (5-minute Video)

The Iberian Peninsula, encompassing Spain and Portugal, has experienced significant deforestation over centuries due to agricultural expansion, urbanization, and industrial activities. As a result, only about 8% of the original forests remain in the region. The Mediterranean forests have been extensively transformed into croplands and pastures in Spain, and their

The Role of the State as Custodian of the Environment

The Role of the State as Custodian of the Environment

By Ian Cox The South African Constitution obliges the state to ensure, through the implementation of reasonable legislative and other measures, that South Africans enjoy an environment that is not harmful to their health and well-being. To this end, the National Environmental Management Act, 1998 or NEMA states as a

Can the Ivory Trade Ban be Circumvented? (5-minute Video)

Can the Ivory Trade Ban be Circumvented? (5-minute Video)

A Transfrontier Conservation Area is defined as a component of a large ecological region that straddles the boundaries of two or more countries encompassing one or more protected areas as well as multiple resource use zones. The Kavango-Zambezi Transfrontier Conservation Area, or KAZA, lies in the Kavango and Zambezi River

The Importance of Unarmed Combat Training for Anti-Poaching Rangers

The Importance of Unarmed Combat Training for Anti-Poaching Rangers

By Lieutenant Colonel Rafael Dilguerian De Oliveira Conceição Anti-poaching rangers often face dangerous and unpredictable situations in the field. While they may be armed, close-quarters confrontations with poachers will sometimes render firearms useless. In such scenarios, proficiency in unarmed combat techniques enables rangers to subdue poachers without escalating violence unnecessarily.

The Last Line of Defense (6-minute Video)

The Last Line of Defense (6-minute Video)

The Northern Cameroon savannah faces a severe poaching crisis, devastating its unique wildlife and ecosystems. Species such as the giant eland, found only in a few countries, are particularly at risk, with their poached meat fetching a fraction of hunting safaris' revenue. These safaris provide significant conservation funding and