Conservation Archives - We Are Africa
27
Sep
2023
Weeva: The Technology Transforming Travel and Tourism for People and Planet

Weeva’s sustainability management platform helps tourism properties track, measure, and report on their sustainable operations in one central platform. So

20
Sep
2023
Case Study: Becoming Tswalu

The Kalahari is a massive stretch of land, covering over 900,000 square kilometres of Southern Africa. Defined by its unique

16
Mar
2023
NATURE POSITIVE TRAVEL & WHAT IT MEANS

In December 2022 the World Travel and Tourism Council brought together an alliance of over 150 companies that represent the

Vegetable garden at Neptune Ngorongoro
29
Jun
2018
GROWING YOUR OWN GREENS: THE SPROUTING OF LODGE GARDENS IN THE AFRICAN BUSH

Richard Holmes reports on the lodges in the far-flung corners of Africa who’re bringing the fun and sustainable factor to gobbling your greens by growing their own produce in the African bush.

TK makes the crowd crack up at FUSE 2018
27
Jun
2018
WATCH TSHEKEDI KHAMA’S KEYNOTE SPEECH AT FUSE 2018

Relive the magic of FUSE 2018 and press play on Tshekedi ‘TK’ Khama’s rapturous keynote speech.

Crosswaters Bamboo Bridge – by Munir Virani
26
Jun
2018
BUILDING THE FUTURE

Working to a ‘quadruple bottom line’ that takes into consideration financial, social, environmental and spiritual aspects, HM Design promotes eco-design with a difference. Heather Richardson finds out why founder Hitesh Mehta believes community empowerment is the key to long-term architectural sustainability.

18
May
2018
5 KEY TAKEAWAYS FROM THE 2018 CONSERVATION LAB

This year’s Conservation Lab was the biggest yet. Whether you couldn’t be there, or just want to reflect on an inspiring few days, here are our top takeaways from across the weekend…

Photographic safari in Botswana – courtesy of andBeyond
30
Apr
2018
SHOOTING ANIMALS: THE RISE OF PHOTOGRAPHIC SAFARIS

From Botswana to Zimbabwe, travellers are flocking to Africa to fire a few frames, paving way for a flashy new niche in Africa’s safari industry – one that could provide a replacement for the controversial practice of consumptive hunting safaris, too…

Tshekedi Khama
18
Apr
2018
A KEYNOTE LIKE NO OTHER: TSHEKEDI KHAMA, BOTSWANA GOVERNMENT MINISTER AND PASSIONATE CONSERVATIONIST

Introducing our keynote speaker for FUSE 2018: Tshekedi Khama, dedicated conservationist and Botswana Government Minister. Read how his pioneering work has helped light the fuse for high-end ecotourism.

Garbage City by Flickr user: stttijn
02
Apr
2018
THE GARBAGE MEN, THE GIRL, AND THE GOAL

From Coptic Christians in the Greater Cairo Area collecting garbage came the muse for upcycling guru and Egyptian artist dina Amin – and from them both comes the inspiration the hotel industry needs to combat throwaway culture.

Baby pangolin – via Rainforest Rescue
07
Mar
2018
PROTECTING PANGOLINS, SCALES N ALL

As the world’s most trafficked mammal, the unassuming pangolin might not fit the title ‘endangered – but valid concern for this mammal’s survival has hit now the fan. Heather Richardson fills us in on how tourism and the travel community can protect our scaly friend.

06
Mar
2018
SAVING LIKE A LOCAL: TAKEAWAYS FROM CAPE TOWN’S WATER SHORTAGE

It’s been a little drier over in Cape Town recently – too dry. Thankfully, the water shortage is looking up, thanks to everyone’s efforts to save, save, save! Heather Richardson reflects on the crisis to conjure up some takeaways for Cape Town and the world at large.

05
Mar
2018
MEET THE AFRICAN PIONEERS SAYING BYE BYE TO PLASTIC

Plastic: it’s no small fish to fry. Richard Holmes introduces us to the African travel pioneers who’re leading the way by cutting down their single-use plastic consumption.

Leonardo DiCaprio Foundation – by Michael Buckner / via Variety
06
Feb
2018
CONSERVATIONIST PIN-UPS: HOW EFFECTIVE IS CELEBRITY-DRIVEN CONSERVATION MARKETING?

Conservation is the “sexy cause of the moment”: countless celebrities are jumping on the bandwagon to help rescue animal kingdoms – but even with their international reach, are their efforts beneficial – or even appropriate – to the cause at hand?

05
Feb
2018
HOW NATURE TOURISM SAVED WALKER BAY’S EXTRAORDINARY FYNBOS

Heather Richardson tells the inspirational tale of how nature tourism revived the almost barren landscape surrounding Grootbos, a luxury lodge a few hours away from Cape Town. See what how conservation goals can be achieved with bucketloads of perseverance and collaboration…

Doing well by doing good at Wolwedans – courtesy of the Wolwedans Foundation
03
Feb
2018
DOING WELL BY DOING GOOD

Richard Holmes introduces the Wolwedans Foundation Trust, a stellar example of how to walk the walk when it comes bringing tangible benefits to the local community.

Black Mambas – by Julia Gunther
01
Dec
2017
IS THIS THE NEW FACE OF CONSERVATION?

With a few exceptions, conservation has traditionally been seen as a man’s world. However, an emerging generation of determined African women are flipping the script and bringing new solutions to Africa’s conservation challenges. Diana Odero and Olivia Squire meet a few of these pioneers.

27
Nov
2017
UNEXPECTED VICTIMS: THE POACHING PROBLEM WITH HIPPOS

We’ve covered the killing of elephants for their ivory and rhinos for their horn, but it seems there is a new animal under threat: the hippo, the unexpected victim of a most barbaric practice.

14
Nov
2017
AFRICA’S UNUSUAL FIVE

Presenting you with five African animals worthy of a mention to pay tribute to the undiscovered natural beauties frolicking around the continent.

01
Nov
2017
CLASS OF 2017: CONSERVATION LAB YEARBOOK

We Are Africa’s fellow pioneers at the Conservation Lab have released their Yearbook for 2017, which profiles each and every one of the innovators and visionaries who made the Conservation Lab happen; plus, find video links to the talks, DISCUSS concepts, reflections from participants and more.

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