The Centre for Natural Resource Governance strongly opposes a decision to cull 50 elephants under the guise of “management.” Culling is a cruel, outdated response to ecological challenges. We call for humane, science-based alternatives that protect both wildlife and communities.
The Zimbabwe Parks and Wildlife Management Authority (ZimParks) announced a decision to authorize the killing of 50 elephants in Save Valley Conservancy under the guise of population control.
This press statement outlines our deep concerns with this regressive and unethical move, which threatens wildlife conservation efforts, undermines community engagement, and jeopardizes Zimbabwe’s tourism-dependent economy.
At a time when humane, science-based alternatives exist, resorting to lethal measures is both unjustifiable and dangerous.