WCC 2020 Res 076 - Activity Report

Following the engagements of 2021, an online survey was circulated to IUCN constituents across the region to discover some more about the initiatives being undertaken, get feedback on how a One Programme Initiative should be designed, and identify individuals and organisations who want to play a part in this process. The survey received 30 responses, from 8 countries, and documented initiatives (from site-level to regional) ranging across the spectrum of economic uses for wildlife. Respondents indicated plans to expand the scope of these initiatives and they saw value in an IUCN One Programme that could convene constituents, provide training and learning opportunities, and conduct policy advocacy at a national and regional level. The summary report of the survey is in draft form.
It should be noted that, since the passing of Resolution 076 by IUCN members in 2020, there has been an explosion of research into the wildlife economy in the region, with some key players - such as the African Leadership University’s School of Wildlife Conservation - producing some excellent primary research on the broad topic. Much of this activity has focused on research and there has been less attention on the implementation of active projects. As a result, the core team has shifted the emphasis very firmly on how the IUCN (in all its parts) could support the initiation of new wildlife economy projects, and knowledge exchange between existing ones.