WHERE WE WORK
Protected areas safeguard critical biodiversity, but their long-term ecological function depends on what happens beyond their boundaries. Wildlife populations need sufficient space and connection to remain viable, while rivers, natural fire cycles and seasonal movements operate across entire landscapes.
Peace Parks works across five priority transboundary landscapes, 11 key protected areas and seven ecological linkages. The protected areas are the building blocks, ecological linkages connect habitats across the wider landscape, and transboundary landscapes bring these elements together around shared conservation priorities.
Transfrontier Conservation Areas
- These are the landscapes.
Protected Areas
ecological linkages
establishing connectivity between formally protected conservation areas
Fostering coexistence between humans and wildlife
Ecological linkages connect protected areas into functioning landscapes. They allow wildlife to move, ecosystems to adapt and natural resources to remain productive for the communities that depend on them. As climate and land-use pressures increase, these connections become increasingly important for both conservation and livelihoods. Because many ecological linkages cross national borders, they also create opportunities for governments, communities and partners to work together. This collaboration strengthens conservation outcomes while supporting more resilient landscapes across the region.