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Book (stand-alone)Negotiation and mediation techniques for natural resource management - Case studies and lessons learned 2007
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Brochure, flyer, fact-sheetSpatial planning to ensure future coexistence between wildlife and people 2023
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No results found.This case study highlights Ecoexist Trust's efforts in Botswana's Okavango Panhandle to foster coexistence between people and elephants. The region faces conflicts due to shared space between 35,000 people and 20,000 elephants. Ecoexist employs a holistic approach, conducting research to identify critical elephant pathways and overlap with human activities. They collaborated with land authorities to develop the Land Use Conflict Information Strategy (LUCIS), strategically mapping agricultural areas away from frequent elephant movement paths. LUCIS helps allocate land effectively, preventing conflicts and supporting farmers in protecting fields. Trust-building and ongoing research were crucial to success. Ecoexist engaged stakeholders to incorporate preferences in land allocation. Positive outcomes include identifying suitable agricultural areas and scaling up the approach to other regions. Challenges include government staff turnover and adaptability to different contexts. Overall, Ecoexist's spatial planning approach promotes coexistence, reduces conflicts, and supports communities in the Okavango Panhandle. -
Brochure, flyer, fact-sheetCustomary law: Customary norms and practices to strengthen the sustainable use of wildlife resources in Binga District by Tonga communities 2023
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No results found.In Zimbabwe, the Sustainable Wildlife Management (SWM) Programme pilot site is referred to as “Mucheni Community Conservancy” in Binga District, Matabeleland North Province. It is an area of communal land covering three wards under the formal authority of the Binga Rural District Council (RDC). One of the hoped-for outcomes of the SWM Programme is to ensure that policies and regulations enable the sustainable use of species that are resilient to hunting and fishing, and to ensure the conservation of protected and threatened species. To this end, the Programme identified gaps and opportunities for the sustainable use of wildlife through the analysis of statutory and customary laws. The focus of this document is to report on customary norms and practices in relation to land use and planning, hunting and fishing activities in Binga District. Gaps and contradictions between customary and statutory systems are highlighted, along with opportunities and challenges related to the formal recognition of customary rules. Information was obtained from secondary sources including a review of the existing literature as well as semi-structured interviews with key stakeholders in the area which included local leaders (chiefs and headmen) and community representative groups (men, women, youth), government officials (Forestry Commission, Parks and wildlife management authority, Environment management agency, veterinary officers, etc.), Rural district council officials, local NGOs and local politicians. Interviews were useful in validating information collected from secondary sources including colonial archives. The SWM Programme is an initiative of the Organisation of the African, Caribbean and Pacific States (OACPS). It is implemented through a partnership involving the Food and Agriculture Organization of the United Nations (FAO), International Cooperation Center for Agricultural Research for Development (CIRAD), International Center for Forestry Research (CIFOR) and Wildlife Conservation Society (WCS).
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