African Regional Conference on the Environment
28 Nov - 30 Nov 2018
Session information
Session 5 African wildlife conservation and biodiversity protection: what does the future hold?
Thursday 29 November (1600 - 1715)
Committee(s)
African Regional Forum
(Lead)
Energy, Environment, Natural Resources and Infrastructure Law Section (SEERIL)
(Lead)
Environment, Health and Safety Law Committee
(Lead)
Description
The wildlife and biodiversity found throughout Africa are unparalleled in the world. Yet rapid population growth, urbanisation and climate change, in addition to the increased commercialisation of wild animals, have drastically increased threats to not only certain species, but also to wildlife habitats and open space. This panel will address the current status of wildlife conservation in Africa, discussing the challenges related to extinction and biodiversity protection as well as the welfare of wild animals. The speakers will summarise the legal frameworks, including the permit systems, that govern wildlife conservation and animal welfare and the effectiveness of such laws and practices. The devastating impacts of wildlife trafficking will also be discussed. Potential solutions will be examined that consider environmental protections in concert with necessary economic growth.
Session / Workshop Chair(s)
| Michelle Ouellette | . , Riverside, California, USA; Chair, Environment, Health and Safety Law Committee |
Speakers
| Aadila Agjee | Centre for Environmental Rights NPC, Johannesburg, South Africa |
| Ashleigh Dore | Endangered Wildlife Trust, Other City, South Africa |
| Jan Glazewski | University of Cape Town, Cape Town, South Africa |
| Sven Kreher | OneWorld Sustainable Investments, Cape Town, South Africa |
| Sarah Kvalsvig | Cullinan & Associates Inc, Cape Town, South Africa |
| Werner Scholtz | University of the Western Cape, Bellville, South Africa |