Fight against poaching must shift to empowering communities: Sheya

Uakutura Kambaekua

2024-10-20

OPUWO, 18 October 2024 - Kunene regional governor Maruis Sheya has called for coordinated efforts to eliminate rhino poaching. (Photo by: Uakutura Kambaekua) NAMPA

OPUWO, 20 OCT (NAMPA) - Wildlife crimes continue to pose a threat to Namibian conservation efforts, necessitating a complex and multi-agency response, as well as community empowerment through educational initiatives.
Kunene Governor Marius Sheya delivered these statements on Friday at Opuwo during a Human-Wildlife Conflict (HWC) mitigation, tourist recovery, and wildlife credit grant donation to Kunene conservancies.
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