What are the recommended models for functional protected areas in Africa?

Vincent Raphael Nyirenda @Vincent_Nyirenda

03 March 2019 0 8K Report

Several protected areas are faced with various natural and anthropogenic challenges such as climate change, poaching (illegal offtakes), human encroachment and invasive species. Such challenges threaten the existence of biodiversity. Would you suggest and share examples of working and effective models in such cases?

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