Securing rural livelihoods — the case for sustainable trophy hunting in Namibia
Daily Maverick | 08.11.2026 23:40
Proposals to restrict the import of hunting trophies have raised concerns among conservation organisations, NGOs and governments in parts of Africa. But what are the potential consequences for the communities and conservation landscapes that depend, in part, on trophy-hunting revenue? In Namibia, part of the answer lies in what trophy hunting contributes to rural communities: where the money goes, who receives it and what it supports.
