Publications

Convergence of wildlife crime and other forms of organised crime in Eastern and Southern Africa
Wildlife crime has grown to become a major form of transnational organized crime, worth billions of dollars, and affecting every continent. This realisation has seen a recent shift towards understanding

Insurgency, illicit markets and corruption. The Cabo Delgado conflict and its regional implications
The northern Mozambican province of Cabo Delgado has been dubbed Cabo Esquecido or the ‘forgotten cape’ because it has long been Mozambique’s poorest and most politically marginalized region despite its

Situational Analysis of LEAP implementation, emerging trends and challenges for wildlife crime in the SADC region
This document reviews progress and challenges for the implementation of the existing Law Enforcement and Anti-Poaching Strategy (LEAP) of the Southern African Development Community (SADC). It also summarises and analyses

Southern African Development Community – Law enforcement and anti-poaching strategy, 2022 – 2032
The illegal wildlife trade (IWT) has developed into a diverse and lucrative form of transnational organized crime, placing serious pressure on fauna and flora worldwide. The hidden costs include lost

Patterns of forest loss in one of Africa’s last remaining wilderness areas: Niassa National Reserve (northern Mozambique)
Niassa National Reserve (NNR) supports Mozambique’s largest populations of endangered fauna and sustains the livelihoods of > 40,000 people who utilise its natural resources. Accurately monitoring finescale spatial and temporal

Multiple Functions and Institutions: Management Complexity in the Serengeti Ecosystem
The global importance of the Serengeti ecosystem for biodiversity conservation, cultural heritage and economic development is recognised by designation of two UNESCO World Heritage Sites and a Biosphere Reserve. Lying