Thesis Chapters by Jane Wiltshire
Many issues regarding wildlife trade are fiercely debated; often the various stakeholder groups h... more Many issues regarding wildlife trade are fiercely debated; often the various stakeholder groups have entrenched opposing positions which makes building consensus around the best solution/s extremely difficult. This is exacerbated in that stakeholders often come from entirely different disciplines and philosophical viewpoints.so that no common vocabulary or acceptable method of discussing the problem to reach a consensus exists. This study examines the use of a blend of two decision support methodologies, scenario formulation and a Delphi Study as part of a stakeholder analysis in building consensus in the debate on the legalisation of the international trade in rhino horn. The results gathered from the responses to two consecutive online questionnaires show the development of significant consensus over the process and performed far better in this regard than a traditional public debate. In addition, four decision scenarios – Fort Knox, Besieged, Arms Race and Golden Circle were crafted for wider use in public fora and a possible ‘Baptists and Bootlegger’ type of unwitting alliance between Animal Rights NGOs and Poachers, Middlemen and Criminal Syndicates was indicated.
Drafts by Jane Wiltshire
Africa Geographic, 2019
Assessing the pros and cons of various auction mechanisms. Recommending an auction mechanism that... more Assessing the pros and cons of various auction mechanisms. Recommending an auction mechanism that will provide most funds for rhino custodians for rhino security and welfare by making laundering of poached horn extremely difficult, minimising the opportunity for buyer collusion and encouraging a switch from illegally obtained (poached) horn to legal, ethically produced horn. Based on theory and the author's practical experience buying and selling biological assets.
Talks by Jane Wiltshire
Africa Geographic, 2020
Rhinos are what we call a ‘keystone species’ – one whose presence and role within an ecosystem ha... more Rhinos are what we call a ‘keystone species’ – one whose presence and role within an ecosystem has a disproportionate effect on other organisms within the system. That is why we should fight to keep rhinos alive in our wild ecosystems. The rhino has several essential roles that few people are aware of, and this article hopes to highlight those lesser-known environmental and biological services that they provide.
Business Live, 2020
Saving the rhino patently needs a new approach
Four scenarios are posited to protect SA’s rhino a... more Saving the rhino patently needs a new approach
Four scenarios are posited to protect SA’s rhino and, yes, some entail selling humanely trimmed rhino horn
Conference Presentations by Jane Wiltshire
How should Rhino Horn Trading be Structured? A presentation to the Parliamentary Panel on Rhino H... more How should Rhino Horn Trading be Structured? A presentation to the Parliamentary Panel on Rhino Horn Trade
Exploring whether a legal trade in rhino horn is feasible. A paper presented to the Parliamentary... more Exploring whether a legal trade in rhino horn is feasible. A paper presented to the Parliamentary Portfolio Committee on Rhino Horn Trade
Papers by Jane Wiltshire
Many issues regarding wildlife trade are fiercely debated; often the various stakeholder groups h... more Many issues regarding wildlife trade are fiercely debated; often the various stakeholder groups have entrenched opposing positions which makes building consensus around the best solution/s extremely difficult. This is exacerbated in that stakeholders often come from entirely different disciplines and philosophical viewpoints.so that no common vocabulary or acceptable method of discussing the problem to reach a consensus exists. This study examines the use of a blend of two decision support methodologies, scenario formulation and a Delphi Study as part of a stakeholder analysis in building consensus in the debate on the legalisation of the international trade in rhino horn. The results gathered from the responses to two consecutive online questionnaires show the development of significant consensus over the process and performed far better in this regard than a traditional public debate. In addition, four decision scenarios – Fort Knox, Besieged, Arms Race and Golden Circle were crafted for wider use in public fora and a possible ‘Baptists and Bootlegger’ type of unwitting alliance between Animal Rights NGOs and Poachers, Middlemen and Criminal Syndicates was indicated.
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Thesis Chapters by Jane Wiltshire
Drafts by Jane Wiltshire
Talks by Jane Wiltshire
Four scenarios are posited to protect SA’s rhino and, yes, some entail selling humanely trimmed rhino horn
Conference Presentations by Jane Wiltshire
Papers by Jane Wiltshire
Four scenarios are posited to protect SA’s rhino and, yes, some entail selling humanely trimmed rhino horn