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By Prof Brian Child In my early career working with African villages, I, like many others, assumed that these small communities had high levels of social capital. Surveys of livelihoods and governance in dryland communities in at least five countries in Southern Africa suggest the opposite. Trust within communities is
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The International Union for Conservation of Nature (IUCN) is a global organization dedicated to nature conservation and sustainable resource use. Founded in 1948, it brings together governments, non-governmental organizations (NGOs), scientists, and experts to develop and implement conservation strategies worldwide. Key Functions of the IUCN: 1. Biodiversity Conservation – Works to
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The Luwire Wildlife Reserve, situated in the Niassa Reserve in northern Mozambique, employs various anti-poaching patrol approaches. Foot patrols are sent out from eight scout outposts. Vehicles are deployed to reach the more remote parts of the area, and cheap Chinese motorbikes are the most economical and versatile for various
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Zimbabwe's Savé Valley Conservancy has transformed from struggling cattle ranches to one of southern Africa's largest private game reserves. The Heritage of Ranching The foundations of what would become the Savé Valley Conservancy stretch back to the 1920s. Roger Whittall's father immigrated to Rhodesia