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Read more about the article Addressing information accessibility to boost the biodiversity economy

Addressing information accessibility to boost the biodiversity economy

Communication is central to strengthening the biodiversity economy because it determines whether people have the knowledge and confidence to participate in these opportunities. Policies, regulations, and scientific research often present biodiversity in technical and scientific terms. While these frameworks are important for governance, they are not always accessible to the communities and enterprises that are most affected by them.

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Read more about the article The vital role of communications in managing Transfrontier Conservation Areas (TFCA)

The vital role of communications in managing Transfrontier Conservation Areas (TFCA)

Transfrontier Conservation Areas (TFCAs) are massive cross-border ecosystems. They share transboundary resources and have ecological corridors for species migration. These areas are critical to regional integration and sustainable development in Southern Africa. With 14 SADC-approved TFCAs spanning over a million square kilometers, their complexity is unmatched. A large part of their management relies on a shared communication strategy, looking at both the internal and external communication elements. This is vitally important to bride socio-political differences that have an influence on conservation measures.

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Read more about the article Revolutionising public participation with Echo

Revolutionising public participation with Echo

The reality is that traditional public participation often inadvertently creates barriers. Knowledge gaps, language barriers, digital divides, and information overload, can all prevent different stakeholders from engaging meaningfully in a public participation process. But what if there was a way to move beyond traditional methods for public participation and embrace a truly inclusive, accessible, and manageable approach?

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