Wild Things

Some animals are worth far more alive than sold. How could your idea help protect the wildlife around your town?

~70%decline in average wildlife populations since 1970

$$$wildlife tourism generates hundreds of billions globally each year

SDG 15includes ending poaching and protecting species

5x+a living whale, elephant, or reef is worth far more than a harvested one

About this challenge

Some animals are worth far more alive than sold. Wildlife draws visitors, keeps ecosystems working, and makes a place feel alive.

This challenge asks how your idea could help wild things and your town thrive together.

Wildlife tourism is a huge global industry, and it only works if the wildlife is still there.

Living alongside wild animals takes design: protecting them, protecting people, and finding the ways both benefit.

Think about

Question 1What wild animals share your town's area?

Question 2Are they helped or harmed by how the town lives?

Question 3Could seeing, protecting, or understanding them become a business?

Question 4What conflicts exist between people and wildlife here?

Question 5Could kids in your town grow up knowing their wild neighbours?

Question 6How do your town's quirks change its relationship with wild things?

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