While Namibia has turned wildlife management over to the local population, governments in places such as Tanzania have taken an opposite tack, directly owning and leasing hunting grounds.

Joanna Benn is Communications Manager for the WWF Global Species Programme. • There are 31 registered conservancies managing some 78,000km of communal land in Namibia through eco-tourism and managed ...

When you enter Southern African hunting communities involved with international hunting and talk to the local residents, you ...

In Namibia, the protection of key wildlife species such as elephants, black rhinos and pangolins hangs in the balance, along with support for wildlife rangers and community conservation projects.

“By managing wildlife populations and generating funds for anti-poaching efforts and rural communities, hunting professionals contribute directly to Namibia’s internationally recognised ...

One unique way of protecting Namibia's biodiversity has been through the WWF-supported conservancy movement, which gives local communities responsibility and right of ownership over their natural ...