Climate Change Data

Environmental Metrics

ESG Focus Areas

• Sustainable Livelihoods
• Wildlife Conservation
• Community Development
• Environmental Sustainability
• Poverty Reduction

Environmental Achievements

• Successful reintroduction of endangered species (black rhino, lion, elephant) in Namibia's Grootberg Lodge.
• Reduced poaching in several case study locations due to increased community engagement and economic benefits from wildlife tourism.

Social Achievements

• Creation of 5,147 jobs in Namibia from community conservation initiatives (1990-2016).
• Empowerment of women in tourism-related jobs in Uganda and South Africa.
• Improved healthcare and education in communities near Majete Wildlife Reserve, Malawi.

Governance Achievements

• Establishment of community trusts in Botswana to manage ecotourism projects.
• Creation of eco-development committees in India's Periyar National Park to manage ecotourism and other conservation efforts.
• Development of joint-venture partnerships between conservancies and private-sector investors in Namibia.

Climate Goals & Targets

Environmental Challenges

• Competition from foreign-owned tourism operations.
• Lack of entrepreneurial skills in some communities.
• Unequal distribution of ecotourism benefits.
• Mismanagement of funds in some cases.
• Human-wildlife conflict due to increased wildlife populations.
• Drought and illegal grazing.
• Tensions over benefits within and between communities.
• Commercial poaching and trafficking.
• Overtourism potential in popular destinations.

Mitigation Strategies

• Capacity building for community members in business, service, marketing, and sales skills.
• Government empowerment of community trusts.
• Innovative approaches to involve communities (India Eco-Development Project).
• Equity partnerships, income generation, job opportunities, training, capacity building, and mentoring.
• Adaptive management techniques with ongoing monitoring.
• Limits on visitor numbers and overnight stays.
• African Wildlife Foundation's capacity building initiatives.
• Innovative legislation giving use and management rights over wildlife and other resources to local communities in Namibia.

Supply Chain Management

Climate-Related Risks & Opportunities

Physical Risks

• Drought

UN Sustainable Development Goals

• Goal 1: No Poverty
• Goal 8: Decent Work and Economic Growth
• Goal 13: Climate Action
• Goal 15: Life on Land

The report highlights how sustainable wildlife tourism can contribute to poverty reduction, job creation, climate action through conservation, and biodiversity protection.