Wildlife conservation is critical, not only for ecosystems but also for livelihoods of communities through tourism and conservation-driven industries The Southern African Development Community (SADC) has reaffirmed its commitment to wildlife conservation as a critical pillar of both environmental sustainability and economic development. This came at the biennial meeting of SADC ministers responsible for Environment, Natural Resources, and Tourism, held to assess progress on implementing key regional initiatives. This year’s session coincided with the celebration of 25 years of transfrontier conservation cooperation in southern Africa. SADC Executive Secretary Elias Magosi underscored the dual importance of conservation. He said Wildlife conservation is essential not only for maintaining healthy ecosystems but also for supporting local communities economically through tourism and related industries. “Wildlife conservation is critical, not only for ecosystems but also for livelihoods of communities through tourism and conservation-driven industries,” Magosi said. Read More ⤵️ https://climatenewsroom.co.zw/wildlife-conservation-is-critical-not-only-for-ecosystems-but-also-for-livelihoods-of-communities-through-tourism-and-conservation-driven-industries/