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The Wonders of Simalaha’s Wetlands
02 February 2024
Situated secretively within the expansive Kavango Zambezi (KAZA) Transfrontier Conservation Area, the Simalaha Community Conservancy is shaped, sustained and drained by a network of rivers flowing through the Kavango and Zambezi river basins. These waterways are the lifeblood of a complex wetland ecosystem, which holds both vital resources and crucial solutions. Simalaha was established in […]
READ MOREBiodiversity, Community, Community Development, Conservation, General, Great Limpopo TFCA, Herding 4 Health, Lower Zambezi - Mana Pools TFCA, Lubombo TFCA, Malawi Zambia TFCA, Mozambique, Nyika National Park, Partnerships, Rewilding, TFCAs, Vwaza Marsh Wildlife Reserve
A Year of Impactful Partnerships
14 Dec 2023
If there is one thing that Peace Parks Foundation understands, it is the value of partnerships. It is the ultimate key to conservation success. When working at the scale that we do, we...
Biodiversity, Community, Conservation, General, Mozambique, Mozambique Community Development, Partnerships, Rhino Protection Programme, Wildlife Crime
Unleashing the Wild: Colette’s Ultra AFRICA Race
01 Dec 2023
‘Running for your life’ has a different meaning for Colette Terblanche, Peace Parks’ Combatting Wildlife Crime Project Manager and freshly victorious Ultra AFRICA Race participant. She recently completed this immense 220 km feat through...
Biodiversity, Climate Change, Community, Community Development, Conservation, Lower Zambezi - Mana Pools TFCA, Partnerships, TFCAs, Water security
Zimbabwe and Peace Parks Foundation Sign Historic 20-Year Agreement to Co-Manage the Iconic Greater Mana Pools Ecosystem
30 Nov 2023
The Government of Zimbabwe and Peace Parks Foundation signed a Co-Management Agreement for the Greater Mana Pools Ecosystem – home to World Heritage and Ramsar sites and a main draw of tourism income...
Banhine National Park, Biodiversity, Conservation, Great Limpopo TFCA, Limpopo National Park, Lubombo TFCA, Maputo Special Reserve, Mozambique, Partnerships, Rewilding, Water security, Zinave National Park
Sky Count: Wildlife Numbers Shaping Conservation
09 Nov 2023
In October 2023, an aerial census was conducted by the Maputo, Zinave, Banhine and Limpopo national parks to determine their wildlife populations, with support from Peace Parks Foundation and Mozambique’s National Administration for...
Biodiversity, Conservation, Field Rangers, Kavango Zambezi TFCA, Partnerships, Wildlife Crime
Ranger Revolution: Specialised Training Takes on Wildlife Crime
07 Nov 2023
A revolution in ranger training is poised to take effect in southern Africa. It is aimed at closing the gap between transnational organised crime and rangers on the frontlines of conservation – on...
Biodiversity, Conservation, Field Rangers, K9 Unit, Malawi Zambia TFCA, Nyika National Park, Technology and Innovation, TFCAs, Wildlife Crime
Elevating Nyika: Flying High for Forests and Wildlife
25 Oct 2023
Teams in Nyika National Park are trialling a helicopter in the hope that it can add an enhanced aerial dimension to its anti-poaching operations.
