BRIEFING: Beyond benefit sharing – Africa needs community ownership in nature markets, experts say

Published 11:29 on July 21, 2026 / Last updated at 11:29 on July 21, 2026 / / EMEA (Africa), Insights (Briefings), Nature & Biodiversity (Markets)

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Nature markets in Africa must be built around community ownership and African-led standards, as benefit-sharing alone will not ensure meaningful participation from local stakeholders, according to experts.
Nature markets in Africa must be built around community ownership and African-led standards, as benefit-sharing alone will not ensure meaningful participation from local stakeholders, according to experts.


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