Wildlife economies: What are they and how do they impact conservation?
An analysis of COVID-19’s impact on conservation […] is not complete without considering the economic ramifications this pandemic has on the wildlife, wild lands, and people who […] are financially reliant on the tourism industry. African Wildlife Foundation’s CEO Kaddu Sebunya sat down to discuss the […] consequences brought by COVID-19 and the sudden drop in tourism. […].
“Nature-based tourism often goes hand-in-hand with conservation. As one of the primary businesses built on Africa’s wild lands and wildlife, tourism drives jobs for community members and significant contributions to regional economies, and revenues from safaris and other travel-related industries provide critical funding for wildlife protection and protected areas management.”
