Interview with Professor Brian Child

Brian Child grew up in Zimbabwe. His father was a conservationist that led many early government reforms in Zimbabwe and Botswana regarding the ownership and use of wildlife. He sees the wildlife economy as a major driver for rewilding Africa and contributing meaningfully to sustainable development. In this interview, he demonstrates the logic behind the sustainable use and legal international trade of wildlife. Community conservation, in particular, has the potential to reduce poverty, promote democratic principles, and develop a uniquely African approach to wildlife conservation.