VOLUME 78
By Zig Mackintosh Key Takeaways * The Constitutional Court is weighing whether "well-being" belongs in NEMBA, with hunting, fishing, and wildlife management hanging on the answer. * The new definition shifts the law away from regulated, humane use toward a rights-based stance. * "Well-being" extends to an animal'
VOLUME 74
By Zig Mackintosh Today’s anti-poaching strategies have changed from those of 10 or even 5 years ago. While rangers, trackers, and patrols are still front and center, security systems have evolved over the last decade as technology has become a crucial component. Now, command centers pull live feeds from
VOLUME 73
More Boots on the Ground, but the Bushmeat Trade Thrives By Zig Mackintosh Key Takeaways: * Enforcement alone is not stopping the bushmeat trade, despite increased patrols, arrests, and seizures. * The trade persists because it is driven by strong economic incentives that far outweigh the risks. * Corruption, weak penalties, and systemic
VOLUME 71
By Zig Mackintosh In a forgotten corner of eastern Central African Republic (CAR) bordering the Democratic Republic of the Congo (DRC) to the south, South Sudan to the east, and Sudan to the north lies Chinko, a 64,000 km² wilderness. The area sits at 610 meters above sea level