Researcher @CST_SU, @WildlifeEconomy and @HELICS_Lab exploring how African biodiversity connects to human well-being, and the role of wildlife economies

Joined December 2015
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Exciting new researcher positions! Come work with us! #researchjobs #cbnrm #wildlifeeconomies #biodiversityfinance #JobAlert
The Centre for Sustainability Transitions is on the lookout to fill three researcher positions based at our office at @StellenboschUni. Find out more by visiting our website at sun.ac.za/cst/announcements/. Applications close on 11 October 2024.
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Tune into Carte Blanche tomorrow evening, where I’ll be weighing in on SAs revised biodiversity economy strategy @WildlifeEconomy @CST_SU @HELICS_Lab @OppGenRC
Government has a revised strategy to monetize South Africa's wildlife and plants. But not all conservation scientists agree with the proposed plan. That's #CarteBlanche this Sunday at 7pm on @MNet channel 101. x.com/carteblanchetv/status/…
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Why giving value to wildlife through sustainably using it is a good thing for people and nature - our thoughts on South Africa’s revised National Biodiversity Economy Strategy @ForceCT and @MattyFairfax @WildlifeEconomy @CST_SU @HELICS_Lab @OppGenRC @AFD_France @KoneenSaatio
Our thoughts exactly on the issue of South Africa's new National Biodiversity Economy Strategy. For those who want to dive deeper into the scientific literature supporting this position, the links in this article are a great place to start. theconversation.com/south-af…
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Hayley Clements retweeted
Amid the unwarranted alarmism, a thoughtful piece on this issue ... South Africa’s conservation model: why expanding the use of biodiversity to generate money is a good idea theconversation.com/south-af… via @TC_Africa
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Join us on Wednesday afternoon in a webinar where we share lessons learned from developing decision support tools for unlocking inclusive wildlife economies @WildlifeEconomy @CST_SU @HELICS_Lab @OppGenRC
📆 Conference on Wednesday, 06 March from 2pm to 3:30pm | How can certain agricultural models contribute to the development of public policies compatible with #biodiversity 🐘 ? To register for this #ResearchConversationsAFD 👉bit.ly/3wFUvzn @HayleySClements @LWaruingi
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Hayley Clements retweeted
PLEASE APPLY! Climate Change Jobs We're hiring 4 Postdocs to research climate change impacts, risks, and adaptation options for: ⚽️ SPORT🏄‍♀️ 👩‍🎓 EDUCATION📚 🚑 HEALTH ♥️ 🐘 BIODIVERSITY🌳 Apply: acdi.uct.ac.za/opportunities You'll join our interdisciplinary team in Cape Town
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Join us at the @conservationsym! 🗓️ 7 Nov 2023 Engage in informative presentations and discussions on vital topics like sustainable wild meat sector growth, intra-Africa wildlife tourism, and wildlife product trade. More info: sun.ac.za/awei/events/2023-1… #WildlifeEconomy
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Hayley Clements retweeted
Agree 💯 with this article in Mongabay.com by Rachael Garrett, which fits our driving philosophy perfectly. Promoting community conservation, wildlife/biodiversity economies as viable solutions to the biodiversity and climate crises. news.mongabay.com/2023/10/be…
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Key research questions for understanding the role of hunting in wildlife conservation - Alex Chidakel speaking at #AWCF - we need comprehensive national monitoring systems @WildlifeEconomy
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Countries that have been most successful in #rhino conservation: diverse stakeholders involved; legal hunting; and decentralisation of management @tSasRolfes, research fellow @WildlifeEconomy speaking at AWCF in Namibia
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Namibia is a success story for elephant conservation, but human wildlife conflict is a big challenge. Kenneth Uiseb from MEFT, Namibia, exploring opportunities for wildlife economies that support elephants and people @WildlifeEconomy
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Long history of elephant hunting and ivory trade in Africa - predating colonisation - David Cumming speaking at the African Wildlife Consultative Forum @WildlifeEconomy
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The power of rewilding African rangelands to increase soil carbon, while promoting inclusive livelihoods @MattyFairfax at #orc2023 @WildlifeEconomy
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Certifying wildlife enterprises to ensure sustainability, assure users and unlock international markets @FrancisVorhies from @WildlifeEconomy at #orc2023
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Can consumption of wild meat combat the world’s food challenges? Wiseman Ndlovu from @WildlifeEconomy speaking at #ORC2023
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At #ORC2023, AWEI Senior Researcher, Hayley Clements (@HayleySClements) is talking about how to engage with experts across Africa to estimate biodiversity intactness - the natural capital of the continent's #WildlifeEconomy.
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Three (somewhat opposing) narratives that influence wildlife trade policy - @tSasRolfes speaking at #orc2023 @WildlifeEconomy
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Hayley Clements retweeted
🌎 ❌ We are crossing more and more planetary boundaries. Today, six boundaries are crossed. Two more are closing in on transgression. Decisive policy action can change this as we have shown with the recovery of the ozone layer. Read more: buff.ly/3Znyu2P
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Hayley Clements retweeted
Set to be an interesting week for UK public policymaking on biodiversity. @UKHouseofLords set to debate the Hunting Trophies (Import Prohibition) Bill again tomorrow. There are polarised views on it but some key facts and figures are below... 1/6
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