Conservation Watch Environment Journalism Projects Women snappers hunt for best shots Capturing memorable wildlife moments on camera is sometimes the stuff of heartbreak, hope and missed opportunities. Alexandra Howard chats to five young women who cut their photographic teeth in the Kruger. Written by rovingreporters January 22, 2022March 26, 2024
Biodiversity Conservation Watch Crypto-currency windfall for wildlife An online platform is making it greener, cheaper and easier to support conservation agencies worldwide. Written by Rio Button September 5, 2021December 4, 2021
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 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
Conservation Watch Environment Fallen rangers: Deadly militia attack in Virunga Twelve rangers have fallen victim to senseless killings in Africa’s oldest national park. Fred Kockott reports FREE TO REPUBLISH (see terms below) Virunga National Park officials say 17 people were killed in a sustained attack not far from the park’s headquarters. Armed rebel groups involved in poaching and illegal charcoal production are believed to be […] Written by rovingreporters April 25, 2020December 9, 2020
Uncategorized Worldwide call for ban on wildlife markets The World Health Organisation has been asked to publicly confirm the threat posed to health by the trade in wildlife, Laura du Toit reports. Written by RR April 10, 2020April 10, 2020
Environment Park expansion holds hope for Africa’s big tuskers Eight of Africa’s remaining 30 “big tuskers” live in South Africa’s Tembe Elephant Park. The park is set to expand by up to 26,000 hectares, allowing its elephant herds to grow. The park is owned and managed by local communities. First published by Mongabay.com Matthew Hattingh and Mlu Mdletshe report DURBAN, South Africa — There […] Written by rovingreporters October 14, 2019November 20, 2019
Environment Wildlife summit targets young Two-hundred young people, community leaders and educators will meet this month to learn how they can help save Africa’s natural treasures. Mlu Mdletshe reports. Written by Mlu Mdletshe September 10, 2019May 29, 2020
Conservation Watch Environment Claws out at lion trade colloquium: hearing in detail Fur flew during a two-day colloquium on captive lion breeding, hunting and the bone trade. Opinion was sharply divided among experts, officials, and lobby groups about the dangers and benefits of the industry. Written by rovingreporters September 25, 2018September 30, 2018
Conservation Watch Environment Conservation doyen Hughes makes case for ethical hunting The legal sale of rhino horn, and ethical hunting are essential conservation tools, argues Dr George Hughes. Written by rovingreporters August 25, 2018September 6, 2018