A presentation made during the Tourism and Nature-Based Solution session on 13 November 2014 at the World Parks Congress, Sydney, Australia, as part of an IUCN WCPA Tourism and Protected Area Specialist Group event.

1. Private sector contributions to conservation in
protected areas
Dr. Susan Snyman
Wilderness Safaris
IUCN WCPA Tourism and Protected Areas Specialist Group
Tourism as a nature-based solution
Building resilience of Ecosystems and Societies Effectively
Thursday 13th November

2. Numerous mechanisms for the private sector
to contribute to conservation

3. Ensuring that land is conserved and
not used for logging, agriculture, etc.

4. Restoration of habitats
Restoration of habitats

5. Payment of concession fees

6. Protection of endangered species

7. Funding the re-introduction of species

8. Financially contributing to
conservation, e.g. research
projects, monitoring,
game counts, etc.

9. Funding the protection of PAs

10. Sustainability measures which promote
conservation, e.g. solar, waste
management, etc.

11. A reduction in poverty achieved through preferred
employment of local people: consequent increase in rural
household incomes

12. Children’s education programmes to develop
future leaders and custodians of PAs

13. Wilderness Safaris case study
Financially influencing conservation:
 2.8 million hectares conserved
 Biodiversity conservation spend in 2013-2014 was
over USD730 000
 Investing in Environmental Departments and staff
Endangered species protected:
 Black Rhino, African Wild Dog, African Lion, Seychelles White-Eye
Anti-poaching:
 Support anti-poaching initiative in various areas

14. Wilderness Safaris case study
Reintroduction of species:
 Black and white rhino range expansion
 Seychelles White-Eye
 General game introductions
Biomes and endemism:
 Operate in nine biomes across Africa
 Camps located in six out of eight African centres of endemism
Research and Monitoring:
 Ongoing research and monitoring projects in all countries

15. Thank you for your time
Contact Sue Snyman (sues@wilderness.co.za) for any further information