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November 5, 2022February 23, 2023

Open letter: Stop the hypocrisy – a call for the genuine inclusion of African communities in decisions about our wildlife

Open letter: Stop the hypocrisy – a call for the genuine inclusion of African communities in decisions about our wildlife

As representatives of millions of rural Africans who live alongside dangerous and charismatic wild
animals, we urgently call on international decision-makers to reject hypocritical laws and policies that
ignore African perspectives and trample our rights as custodians of our wildlife. It is time to stop talking
about African wildlife without Africans at the discussion table.

in Publications

October 13, 2022October 13, 2022

CLN Participation at the 2022 African Wildlife Consultative Forum, Maputo

With a delegation of 7 participants from 6 Southern African Countries (Namibia, Botswana, Zambia, Tanzania, Zimbabwe, Malawi) CLN participated at the annual gathering that brings government officials and other appropriate wildlife management authorities together with the private hunting industry and community stakeholders. The forum aimed at collaboratively discussing sustainable use wildlife conservation across Africa. Read full report here: CLN@AWCF Report

in Publications

June 1, 2022July 1, 2022

‘It’s neocolonialism’: campaign to ban UK imports of hunting trophies condemned by African delegation

Former colonial powers seeking to pass laws that threaten the rights and livelihoods of rural African communities and their wildlife, need to consider this impact and hear what Africans have to say about it first.

February 28, 2022March 7, 2022

Are Anti-Hunting Campaigns Misleading You? What communities say.

The Community Leaders Network recently sent a complaint to the Charity Commission in the UK about certain public campaigns against conservation hunting in Africa.

in Community Voices / In the Media

February 12, 2022April 8, 2024

UK trophy hunting import ban not supported by rural Africans – Mongabay Commentary

While a UK bill to ban the import of hunting trophies enjoys popular support there, rural Africans directly affected by such decisions are voicing opposition.

in Blog / Decolonize Conservation

September 16, 2020February 28, 2022

Podcast: Into the Wild – 3 Namibians discuss Trophy Hunting

This episode of Into The Wild podcast features three Namibians, among them Namibian Association of CBNRM Support Organisations (NACSO) director Maxi Louis whose organisation supports communities

in In the Media / Namibia / Sustainable Use / Videos / Wildlife Economies

July 15, 2020February 27, 2022

Press Release: Celebrity campaigns undermine human rights and conservation

“Local people’s rights to make a living by sustainably using their land and wildlife are enshrined in international and national laws, and cannot be undermined by one-sided views. They are not up for debate”

in Advocacy Activities / Blog

July 14, 2020February 26, 2022

Open Letter: Celebrity campaigns undermine successful conservation and human rights

Over fifty community leaders, representing millions of people across southern Africa, urge UK-based celebrities to stop using their influence to undermine the human rights of impoverished people and jeopardise wildlife conservation in the region.

in Advocacy Activities / Blog / Community Voices