Private sector contributions to conservation in protected areas
Dr. Susan Snyman
Wilderness Safaris
IUCN WCPA Tourism and Protected Areas Specialist Group
Tourism as a nature-based solution
Building resilience of Ecosystems and Societies Effectively
Thursday 13th November
Numerous mechanisms for the private sector to contribute to conservation
Ensuring that land is conserved and not used for logging, agriculture, etc.
Restoration of habitats
Restoration of habitats
Payment of concession fees
Protection of endangered species
Funding the re-introduction of species
Financially contributing to conservation, e.g. research projects, monitoring, game counts, etc.
Funding the protection of PAs
Sustainability measures which promote conservation, e.g. solar, waste management, etc.
A reduction in poverty achieved through preferred employment of local people: consequent increase in rural
household incomes
Children’s education programmes to develop future leaders and custodians of PAs
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Financially influencing conservation: 2.8 million hectares conserved Biodiversity conservation spend in 2013-2014 was
over USD730 000 Investing in Environmental Departments and staff
Endangered species protected: Black Rhino, African Wild Dog, African Lion, Seychelles White-Eye
Anti-poaching: Support anti-poaching initiative in various areas
Reintroduction of species: Black and white rhino range expansion Seychelles White-Eye General game introductions
Biomes and endemism: Operate in nine biomes across Africa Camps located in six out of eight African centres of endemism
Research and Monitoring: Ongoing research and monitoring projects in all countries
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