The minister of Environment and Tourism Wynter Mmolotsi has defended the country’s approach to wildlife conservation, arguing that protecting elephants must also deliver economic benefits to rural communities, following a backlash over the killing of elephants for the country’s 60th independence anniversary celebrations.
In a statement titled Diamond Jubilee: A Reflection on Botswana’s Conservation Story, Mmolotsi said the country’s conservation record must be measured not only by wildlife numbers but also by its ability to protect people living alongside animals.
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