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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Thank you for your timeContact Sue Snyman (sues@wilderness.co.za) for any further information