Our Impact
Impact across landscapes
Peace Parks measures the long-term environmental, social and economic outcomes of conservation across its protected areas and wider landscapes.
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18 602 game animals from 27 species reintroduced since 2001, driving recovery of key wildlife populations to over 100 000
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42 685 people gained improved access to water in 2025
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294 297 people benefit annually from Peace Parks-supported programmes
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5.2m+ hectares under co-management
How We Assess Impact
Peace Parks distinguishes between the activities it delivers, the immediate results of that work and the longer-term changes taking place across landscapes. Because these changes are influenced by many factors, we assess our contribution to impact rather than claiming sole attribution.
Quantitative data, field observations, scientific monitoring and programme records are combined to track progress, test assumptions and guide management over time.
Core focus areas & metrics
Intended Outcome
Wildlife populations recover, damaged habitats are restored and protected areas provide safe, connected spaces in which species can thrive.
What We Measure
Priority wildlife populations, threatened species, habitat restoration, connections between ecosystems, protected-area management and threats such as wildlife crime.
Intended Outcome
Landscapes and communities are better prepared for droughts, floods, rising temperatures and changing rainfall, while healthy ecosystems continue to capture and store carbon.
What We Measure
Natural carbon storage, climate-sensitive management plans, sustainable rangeland practices and whether people are better equipped to cope with climate-related hazards.
Intended Outcome
People and wildlife have access to cleaner, safer and more reliable water, while rivers, wetlands and other water systems are protected and restored.
What We Measure
How many people gain improved access to water and how much degraded wetland, river or other water habitat is being restored.
Intended Outcome
People living around protected areas have more secure sources of food and income that do not damage the natural resources on which they depend.
What We Measure
Household income, community revenue, agricultural production, land under sustainable management and the number of farmers and households benefiting from supported programmes.
Intended Outcome
Communities, governments and neighbouring countries work together more effectively, shared resources are managed fairly and conflict between people and wildlife is reduced.
What We Measure
Cooperation and governance across transboundary landscapes, as well as the number and type of human-wildlife conflict incidents reported.
Intended Outcome
Women and under represented groups have fair opportunities to participate, influence decisions and benefit from conservation programmes.
What We Measure
Women’s representation in community and conservation governance, as well as access to services and opportunities that address barriers to participation.
Intended Outcome
Communities have improved access to services and practices that support human and livestock health, while risks at the interface between people, livestock and wildlife are better managed.
What We Measure
Access to health services, the use of cleaner cooking practices and improvements in livestock health and management.
Intended Outcome
Conservation creates meaningful work, develops skills and contributes to stronger local economies.
What We Measure
Direct and indirect jobs, skills development, career pathways and local recruitment
