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The first Africa Protected Areas Congress (APAC) must put community land rights at the centre of its agenda.

Resource Africa Jun 08, 2022 0 Comments

To conserve Africa’s biodiversity, its leaders must rethink protected areas The first Africa Protected Areas Congress (APAC), scheduled for July 18-23, must put community land rights at the centre of its agenda By Dr Kendi Borona Rights and Resources Group As the date for the first Africa Protected Areas Congress (APAC), July 18-23, draws near, conservation professional Kendi Borona suggests...

Convention on Biological Diversity: Extend The Nagoya Protocol to Sustainable Use of Wildlife

Resource Africa May 06, 2021 0 Comments

The UN Convention on Biological Diversity: Extend The Nagoya Protocol to Sustainable Use of Wildlife by Professor Ademola Oluborode Jegede Imagine an approach to wildlife conservation that allows wildlife populations to flourish, respects the rights of local and indigenous peoples to determine their own future, and helps reduce poverty and inequality. A framework for achieving these positive...

Webinar Announcement

Resource Africa May 03, 2021 0 Comments

WEBINAR: ADVANCING RIGHTS IN SOUTHERN AFRICA (ARISA) WEBINAR IMPACT OF NATURAL RESOURCE MANAGEMENT LAWS AND POLICIES ON INDIGENOUS PEOPLES’ RIGHTS, LIVELIHOODS AND CULTURE. This webinar took place on: 4 MAY 2021 11h00 AM CENTRAL AFRICAN TIME Listen Now: Moderator: Lesle Jansen CEO, Resource Africa (South Africa), African Commission on Human and Peoples Rights, APAC Parks Congress Committee and...

Community Leaders Network SBSTTA Statement February 2021 Authors: Community Leaders Network (CLN)

Resource Africa Feb 23, 2021 0 Comments

French lawmakers commend CBNRM in Namibia. New Era. Author: Sanzila 2019-09

Resource Africa Jan 02, 2021 0 Comments

CBD virtual session under the theme "Biodiversity, One Health and responses to COVID19

CLN AND RA Statement presented at CBD Virtual Session on Biodiversity, One Health and COVID-19

Resource Africa Dec 16, 2020 0 Comments

Statement by Community Leaders Network and Resource Africa The statement was submitted at the CBD Virtual Session: Biodiversity, One Health and responses to COVID19 15-16 December 2O2O Community Leaders Network members and Resource Africa who are participating in the 15-16 December CBD virtual session under the theme "Biodiversity, One Health and responses to COVID19" will today present the...