Why Africa needs a common stance at CITES
Why Africa needs a common stance at CITES The 19th Conference of Parties to the Convention on Intern…
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In conservation efforts, US hypocrisy is undermining African countries’ proven accomplishments – Washington Examiner
In conservation efforts, US hypocrisy is undermining African countries’ proven accomplishments…
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COP26 and a Call to Action: Hope is us
COP26: Hope is us Post COP26, the global grassroots movement to solve the climate crisis, 350.org, s…
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Climate change means hunger in our communities, African women leaders at COP26 – Mongabay
Climate change means hunger in our communities, COP26 African delegates say. Africa is acutely vulne…
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CBD: RA represented at the Parallel NGO Forum in Kunming.
CBD: RA represented at the Parallel NGO Forum in Kunming The Conventional on Biological Diversity (C…
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Community Leaders Network formalised
Founder members of the Community Leaders Network of Southern Africa (CLN) met in Namibia’s capital c…
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Understanding the Kunene Wildlife Numbers
Explore the resilience of Namibia's community-based natural resource management (CBNRM) programme as…
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Divergent views on trophy hunting in Africa, and what this may mean for research and policy
Divergent views on trophy hunting in Africa, and what this may mean for research and policy – …
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Sustainable use in the focus at events organized during the 4th day of IUCN WCC – Report
Sustainable use in the focus at events organized during the 4th day of IUCN WCC – Report In a …
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Sustainable use of Wildlife: It’s the Law!
Sustainable Use of Wildlife: It’s The Law! Webinar – The Nagoya Protocol and the Rights of Loc…
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Rights-based approaches are a powerful way of promoting equitable governance: IIED Natural Resources Group
Rights-based approaches are a powerful way of promoting equitable governance IIED Natural Resources …
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IUCN WCC 3-11 September 2021: Transformative Change for Nature and People
IUCN WCC 3-11 September 2021: Transformative Change for Nature and People Resource Africa and the Co…
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View the latest blogs from the Community Leaders Network of Southern Africa (CLN). Clicking on the blog titles below will take you to the CLN site.
- In the face of climate change, global warming, and the escalating loss of natural habitats, one truth stands out: local […]
- Introduction Technological advances can contribute significantly to the conservation and management of nature, but these must be matched with the […]
- We are looking for an Executive Director, who will have the following major responsibilities: The Executive Director (ED) will serve […]
- Human-lion conflict is a pressing issue in Hwange District, Zimbabwe, where livestock depredation by lions and other predators is a […]
- In Zimbabwe’s Hwange District, an innovative solution is helping to mitigate human-elephant conflict (HEC) and change the lives of local […]
- In 2024, the people of Matabeleland North (Ward 8) in Zimbabwe’s Hwange District witnessed the tangible benefits of community-led conservation […]