The Wildlife Ranger Challenge Continued

During the African Ranger Congress in 2022, rangers set out clearly what needs to be done to support the profession in the coming years. The WRC has an important role to play in continuing to assist the ranger community achieve these goals which include:

• Increased advocacy, representation and recognition of the ranger sector;

• improved and sustained ranger sector capacity building;

• better employment conditions and welfare;

• greater equality and equity in the ranger profession; and

• improved community relations, ranger conduct and accountability.

The WRC has become an important fixture in the ranger calendar and continues to give rangers hope as they work to achieve a common goal. It delivers direct benefits to rangers, promotes camaraderie in the ranger corps and enhances collaboration amongst ranger teams. On behalf of the ranger community we represent, thank you to the Wildlife Ranger Challenge and its partners for their support, long may it continue.