Strengthening Research and Innovation in Natural Resources and Waste Management in the SADC Region
This project responds to the SADC’s regional development agenda
and the 2020-2030 Strategic Development Plan which underscores
the uptake of research and innovation (R&I) to solve the critical
challenges related to Waste Management (WM) and Community-
Based Natural Resources Management (CBNRM) within the SADC
region. This project therefore, involve application of scientific
practices and strategies to improve sustainable utilization of wildlife
resources through a Community-Based Natural Resources
Management (CBNRM) approach. Further, the project aims to
explores novel approaches and processing techniques applicable
for solid waste management in the target SADC countries.
Collectively, these R&I approaches are meant to contribute to
formulation of efficient locally-adapted practices that enhance
sustainable resource management.