The bar charts demonstrate the main sources of funding for African and South American biodiversity for the given years 2010 and 2020.
Overall, tourism revenue donated the most in 2010 for Africa’s wildlife, whereas South America’s government grants dominated in 2020. Additionally, the bar for corporate sponsorship accounted for the least funding in Atrica.
In terms of funding for wildlife in Africa, tourism revenue recorded the highest funding in 2010, at just over 140 million of US dollars; however, by 2020, it decreased significantly to 80 million dollars. In 2020, the grants from the government contained the greatest proportion of fundings, while it was much lower in 2010, at 120 million dollars. Private donations made up much smaller shares, at about 110 million in 2020 and 80 million dollars in 2010. Moreover, corporate sponsorships contributed the least, at nearly
50 and 40 million dollars in 2020 and 2010, respectively.
Regarding South America, in 2010 and 2022, the highest wildlife conservation funding was contributed by government grant, accounting for 90 million in 2010 and approximately 130 million dollars in 2020. 60 million dollars was donated by private donations in 2010 and a similar pattern can be seen for tourism revenue in 2020. In addition, corporate sponsorship represented about 90 million, before accounting for 70 million dollars in 2010.
