Building a Wildlife Economy

How can markets for consumptive and non-consumptive wildlife use generate conservation and investment returns? On this episode we have economist Dr. Frank Vorhies joining us. Frank has more than three decades of international experience in sustainable development and sustainable business. This includes setting up the economics and business programs at the International Union for Conservation of Nature, working as the chief economist for the African Wildlife Foundation, and as the CEO of Earthwatch Institute. He is currently the executive director of Earthmind which focuses on the nexus between commerce and conservation, and also the director of the African Wildlife Economy Institute at Stellenbosch University. This episode's featured music is brought to you by Brooke Waggoner (www.brookewaggoner.com). Additionally the intro music was written and recorded by Son Lux (music.sonlux.com). www.environmentalinvesting.com