Jamma projects

Wildlife Welfare Study

This study examines the welfare impacts on wildlife from both human-caused and naturally induced mortality.

Location:

Oxford – partners with ALU in Kigali, Rwanda. Research impacts and relates to Southern Africa

Exploring the Role of Hunting as a form of Sustainable Use in Conservation and Wildlife Management

This project conducts rigorous research to examine the potential role of regulated hunting in conservation.

Location:

Oxford based but research will impact Africa

Disrupting Nature’s Discourse

This groundbreaking project is the first to comprehensively assess the combined economic, conservation, and cultural benefits of non-commercial wild animal harvests in North America and southern Africa.

Location:

Based in Canada – North America and Southern Africa

Life Through Wildlife

This project aims to unlock the $30 billion potential of Southern Africa’s wildlife economy by strengthening Community-Based Natural Resource Management (CBNRM) practices.

Location:

Based in Florida but carried out in (Mozambique, Kenya, Botswana, Namibia, South Africa)

Enhancing the Impact of the IUCN Sustainable Use and Livelihoods Specialist Group

This initiative strengthens the IUCN Sustainable Use and Livelihoods Specialist Group (SULi) to expand its reach and influence, especially within the Global South.

Location:

Based in London with Global membership network spreading to Eastern and Southern Africa region

IUCN Human-Wildlife Conflict Specialist Group

This project provides critical support to governments developing policies to manage human-wildlife conflict (HWC), an escalating issue as human populations expand into wildlife habitats.

Location:

Global network with a focus in Africa

Aquaculture for Sustainable Livelihoods

This project introduces sustainable fish farming practices to the Mkushi and Luano districts, where food security and income stability are pressing challenges.

Location:

Based in Zambia

Holistic Approach

This project takes a multi-faceted approach to improving livelihoods, health, and education in Zambia’s Mkushi and Luano regions.

Location:

Based in Zambia

Strengthening Human-Wildlife Coexistence for Sustainable Conservation

Human-wildlife conflict (HWC), especially with elephants, is a growing challenge in Mozambique, endangering conservation and community livelihoods. As populations expand, conflicts intensify, leading to crop destruction, property loss, and diminishing tolerance for wildlife. This project supports a comprehensive HWC management system across 32 high-impact districts.

Location:

Based in Mozambique

Strengthening the Organisational Capacity of CLN

Indigenous Peoples and Local Communities (IPLCs) across Southern Africa often face barriers to having their voices heard in decisions about natural resources that directly impact their lives. The Community Leaders Network (CLN) plays an essential role in advocating for these communities on issues like natural resource management, biodiversity conservation, sustainable agriculture, and eco-tourism.

Location:

Namibia – Windhoek (but spreads out to South Africa, Botswana, Namibia, Zimbabwe, Zambia, Mozambique, Malawi, Angola, Tanzania, and Madagascar)

Conserving Leopards in a Changing Landscape

This project addresses leopard conservation in the Western Cape, South Africa, a region where human encroachment and habitat fragmentation threaten wildlife.

Location:

Based in Eastern and Western Cape – South Africa

Contested Perspectives

This project investigates perceptions around controversial conservation issues in sub-Saharan Africa.

Location:

Based in Oxford but carried out in Kenya, Tanzania, and Zimbabwe

Voices of the People

This project amplifies the voices of Southern African rural communities who rely on sustainable wildlife management for their livelihoods and cultural heritage.

Location:

Based in Zimbabwe (but network spreads across South Africa, Botswana, Namibia, Zimbabwe, Zambia, Mozambique, Malawi, Angola, Tanzania, and Madagascar)

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