Overview
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.
Through powerful storytelling and public outreach, this project communicates the essential role of wild food in sustainable development, food security, and cultural heritage. By sharing evidence and insights across Southern Africa and North America, we aim to educate and inspire people about the deep connections between people, wildlife, and the land. This initiative encourages a broader understanding and appreciation for wild food harvesting, reframing it as a vital, enriching practice that bridges communities and nature.
Partners
Conservation Vision’s Wildlife Harvest initiative ®
Ecosystems
Croplands
Deserts
Lakes, Wetlands And Mangroves
Savannah, Shrublands and Grasslands
Temperate Forests
Status
Active (2024 – 2028)Thematic Area
Data collection / monitoring
Social enterprise / wildlife economy
Supporting Human Centered Conservation
Overview
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.
Through powerful storytelling and public outreach, this project communicates the essential role of wild food in sustainable development, food security, and cultural heritage. By sharing evidence and insights across Southern Africa and North America, we aim to educate and inspire people about the deep connections between people, wildlife, and the land. This initiative encourages a broader understanding and appreciation for wild food harvesting, reframing it as a vital, enriching practice that bridges communities and nature.
Partners
Conservation Vision’s Wildlife Harvest initiative ®
Ecosystems
Croplands
Deserts
Lakes, Wetlands And Mangroves
Savannah, Shrublands and Grasslands
Temperate Forests
Status
Active (2024 – 2028)Thematic Area
Data collection / monitoring
Social enterprise / wildlife economy
Supporting Human Centered Conservation
Objectives
- Expand WHI to Southern Africa by adapting and applying its proven methodologies to quantify the benefits of wild meat and fish harvesting, creating a model that can be replicated globally.
- Educate and inspire public understanding on the importance of sustainable use and conservation by sharing insights that highlight the cultural, nutritional, and ecological value of wild food harvesting.
- Conduct a comprehensive case study in Southern Africa to investigate the impacts and significance of sustainable wild animal harvests, using the findings to support advocacy and inform policy.
1 - No Poverty
10 - Reduced Inequalities
11 - Sustainable Cities and Communities
12 - Responsible Consumption and Production
13 - Climate Action
14 - Life Below water
15 - Life on Land
2 - No Hunger
3 - Good Health and Wellbeing
4 - Quality Education
SDGs
CBD Targets
Landscape Approach
”Our collaboration with Jamma Conservation & Communities on the Disrupting Nature’s Discourse project marks a dynamic fusion of expertise and shared values. Jamma’s commitment to empowering communities and advancing innovative conservation practices perfectly complements Conservation Visions' own mission to elevate sustainable wild food harvesting and promote it as a powerful tool for biodiversity conservation, cultural preservation, and planetary well-being. This project isn't just a partnership—it’s a catalyst for global change, bringing forward a perspective that will inspire communities, conservationists, and policy-makers alike, resulting in broad-scale, long-term benefits for people and nature.
Shane Mahoney
President and CEO of Conservation Visions
Results/Impact
This project will enhance our understanding of the benefits of wild harvests in Southern Africa, influencing both regional and global conservation policies. By promoting the importance of sustainable use, it will support the growth of the African wildlife economy and foster stronger connections between North American and Southern African sustainable use communities. The initiative aims to reshape public and political narratives around wild food harvesting, highlighting its vital role in conservation and sustainable development.
