By 2018, Wildlife Ranching South Africa estimated the value of game processing at R4.5 billion annually. This growth is predominantly due to consumer demand for healthier, GMO-free, low-fat protein. The increased demand and supply of game meat contributes to rewilded landscapes, rural economic development, job creation, and food security. With wildlife tourism heavily impacted by the pandemic, there is now also increasing recognition of the need for growth and diversification in the sector. Our next guest has entered into a partnership with Oppenheimer Generations to build sustainable wildlife economies on the continent
Guest: Professor Francis Vorhies - Director and co-Founder of African Wildlife Economy Institute