# The Eastern Cape Sustainability Forum says the province is continuing to play a vital role in supporting rural livelihoods, biodiversity conservation, and land restoration. This is in the face of South Africa’s strained economy. The forum’s convener, Cobus Meiring, says the regional citrus industry anticipates a record-breaking harvest this year, providing a welcome boost to the provincial economy. He says at the same time, the wildlife economy continues to perform strongly. Meiring admits that both agriculture and wildlife-based enterprises face increasing challenges linked to climate change.
Agriculture and wildlife economy driving rural prosperity in the Eastern Cape