Wildlife Based Economy workshop. TFCA International Conference 21 May 2025

Advancing the SADC Wildlife Economy Strategy through policy alignment, investment innovation, and community-led models to drive sustainable development in SADC Transfrontier Conservation Areas (TFCAs).

ORGANISERS/Hosts: Southern African Wildlife College (SAWC); African Wildlife Economy Institute, Stellenbosch University (AWEI) and African Leadership University-School of Wildlife Conservation (ALU-SOWC) PRESENTERS & PANELISTS: The session started with opening address and keynote by GLTFCA International Advisor Mr. Gwinyayi Muti, followed by purpose of the side event remarks by Dr. Thabang Teffo – SAWC Nature Based Economy Lead. Ms Irene Mhlanga (Senior Research Assistant) presented the ALU-SOWC project focusing on the state of wildlife economies in the Kavango-Zambezi Region. A Panel discussion was then convened – Looking into TFCA initiatives and challenges around Wildlife Economy and Livelihoods Initiatives and programmes.

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• WBE workshop report