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Katima Mulilo Campus presents<\/h4>\n[\/vc_column_text][vc_custom_heading text=”Wildlife Management and Tourism Conference 2024 (WMTC24)” font_container=”tag:h2|font_size:28|text_align:center|color:%23000000″ google_fonts=”font_family:Roboto%3A100%2C100italic%2C300%2C300italic%2Cregular%2Citalic%2C500%2C500italic%2C700%2C700italic%2C900%2C900italic|font_style:700%20bold%20regular%3A700%3Anormal” css_animation=”zoomIn” css=””][vc_column_text css=”.vc_custom_1720010834985{margin-bottom: -15px !important;}”]\n

About the Conference<\/h4>\n

The Wildlife Management and Tourism Conference 2024 (WMTC24) represents a pivotal moment in the discourse on the symbiotic relationship between wildlife conservation and sustainable tourism. Hosted by the Department of Wildlife Management and Tourism Studies at the University of Namibia, within the KAZA – Kavango Zambezi Trans-frontier Conservation Area, this esteemed event aims to address the urgent issues facing wildlife management and explore innovative strategies for fostering sustainable tourism practices. As the global community faces challenges such as habitat loss, species extinction, and the impact of tourism on natural ecosystems, WMTC24 offers a vital platform for experts, practitioners, and policymakers to exchange knowledge and develop actionable solutions.[\/vc_column_text][vc_empty_space][vc_gallery interval=”3″ images=”9584,9585″ img_size=”full” onclick=””][vc_column_text css=”.vc_custom_1719934997211{margin-bottom: -15px !important;}”]This conference is convened in response to the growing need for balanced approaches that protect wildlife while promoting eco-friendly tourism, particularly within the KAZA region, which is renowned for its rich biodiversity and unique trans-boundary conservation efforts. It serves as a meeting point for scholars, conservationists, tourism professionals, and stakeholders to unite under a common objective: to enhance the coexistence of wildlife and tourism in a sustainable manner. The theme, \u201cHarmony in Conservation and Tourism,\u201d signifies a commitment to understanding and mitigating the adverse effects of tourism on wildlife, while also harnessing its potential to support conservation efforts and community development.[\/vc_column_text][vc_empty_space height=”24px”][vc_row_inner][vc_column_inner el_class=”list” width=”1\/2″][vc_column_text css=””]\n

Conference Sub Themes<\/h4>\n
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  1. Water Governance and Management<\/li>\n
  2. Wildlife Conservation and Management<\/li>\n
  3. Sustainable Farming and Land Management<\/li>\n
  4. Gender and Community Roles in Environmental Management<\/li>\n
  5. Climate Change and Resilience<\/li>\n
  6. Health and Environment<\/li>\n
  7. Sustainable Tourism and Ecotourism<\/li>\n
  8. Infrastructure Development and Green Initiatives<\/li>\n
  9. Environmental Governance and Policy<\/li>\n<\/ol>\n[\/vc_column_text][\/vc_column_inner][vc_column_inner el_class=”list” width=”1\/2″][vc_column_text]\n

    Conference Considerations<\/h4>\n