Biodiversity Conservation Watch Journalism Projects More rhinos are being killed for their horns — and it’s not just the poachers who are to blame Poverty around protected parks is not the main reason rhino poaching thrives, argues researcher Ian Glenn. Written by rovingreporters April 21, 2022April 21, 2022
Biodiversity Conservation Watch Journalism Projects Blazing saddles: On the trail with a community conservation champion Conservation and efforts to tackle the illegal wildlife trade begin at home Written by rovingreporters February 23, 2022March 24, 2022
Conservation Watch Journalism Projects Highway rhino horn traffickers accuse police of extortion Two pedestrians arrested with rhino horn claim cops sought bribe. Written by rovingreporters November 18, 2021March 24, 2022
Conservation Watch Environment Zululand pangolin project launched . . . where the species became locally extinct 70 years ago Written by rovingreporters August 9, 2020August 9, 2020
Conservation Watch Environment “We must get 30% of earth’s natural resources protected by 2030” The world is paying a heavy price for the exploitation of wild species and wild places, deforestation, uncontrolled expansion of agriculture, intensification of farming, and infrastructure development, says Chris Galliers, President of the International Ranger Federation. Fred Kockott reports Galliers said unbridled exploitation of natural resources modified the interface between people and wildlife, creating a ‘perfect […] Written by rovingreporters August 7, 2020August 9, 2020
Conservation Watch Environment Conservation awards shed light on success stories Winners of the Africa’s prestigious 2020 Rhino Conservation Awards have been officially announced online by Love Africa Marketing to celebrate the people and organisations who work constantly to reduce the threats and increase the sustainability of conservation efforts in Africa. This year, the Rhino Conservation Awards broadened their focus to include those working in endangered […] Written by rovingreporters July 31, 2020July 31, 2020
Conservation Watch Environment Awards honour Africa’s wilderness warriors Winners of Africa’s prestigious 2020 Rhino Conservation Awards are to be announced tomorrow – July 31. Written by rovingreporters July 30, 2020July 30, 2020
Conservation Watch Environment Accolades flow for courageous game rangers The work of exceptionally courageous game rangers comes under the spotlight at the 2020 Rhino Conservation Awards, writes Fred Kockott. Written by rovingreporters July 19, 2020July 19, 2020
Conservation Watch Environment Involving more people in the ‘wild economy’ will make the world a better place For too long, we’ve got it wrong when it comes to conservation. Fortunately some, especially the young, are pointing us in the right direction, writes Francois du Toit Young black South Africans are challenging the way we look at our planet and how best to use its natural resources. A new generation on the continent […] Written by rovingreporters June 29, 2020July 15, 2020
Environment Bats in the belfry: Time for a rethink on a troubling harvest Dr Andrew Venter on how the unsustainable exploitation of wildlife is putting human health at ever increasing risk. Written by RR April 10, 2020April 19, 2020