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South Africa: Finding Space for Both Wind Farms and Eagles in South Africa

[The Conversation Africa] Energy generation around the world is shifting towards renewable sources in response to the climate emergency. The aim is that future energy will be clean, green and sustainable. Many developing countries are also simultaneously trying to increase energy security and expand energy access to rapidly growing populations. Wind energy is playing a … Read moreSouth Africa: Finding Space for Both Wind Farms and Eagles in South Africa

South Africa: South African Parks and Reserves Face a Renewed Struggle for Survival

[Daily Maverick] Game reserves and national parks remain open under alert Level 3, albeit with limited services and scars from financial losses brought on by the lockdown. The tourism industry continues to take a knock from ongoing restrictions, with game parks, a massive drawcard for international travellers, doing their best to survive on revenues from … Read moreSouth Africa: South African Parks and Reserves Face a Renewed Struggle for Survival

Liberia: Liberia Set to Create Another National Park As Stakeholders Initiate Gazettement Process of Krahn-Bassa Proposed Protected Area

[FrontPageAfrica] Monrovia — The Government of Liberia, through the Forestry Development Authority (FDA) and its partners, conducted a one-day National Multi-stakeholder Information-Sharing meeting bordering on the gazettement of the Krahn-Bassa Proposed Protected Area (KBPPA). With technical support from the Wild Chimpanzee Foundation (WCF) and funding from the Great Ape Conservation Fund/USFWS, the Critical Ecosystem Partnership … Read moreLiberia: Liberia Set to Create Another National Park As Stakeholders Initiate Gazettement Process of Krahn-Bassa Proposed Protected Area