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.

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CLN 1 Year Anniversary

Its official, CLN is ONE Year Old. After operating loosely since 2019 when it was convened, CLN was officially formalised on the 22nd of October 2021. With its Chairmanship based in Zambia and its Secretariat in Namibia, and representation in 7 other Southern African Countries, CLN has grown significantly to be the lead CBNRM coordinating body in Southern Africa, ensuring that the voices of the often-marginalised communities are heard.  Please see official statement here: CLN@1 Statement

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