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How Peace Parks’ new era of developing communities in southern Africa is shifting the global conservation trend
12 November 2024
Zinhane, Mozambique – Ana Marta Francisco Chaúque viewed with pride the clearing where she stood. Two hectares of land had been planted with crops, and an additional five hectares were earmarked for this purpose. This small community development initiative represents a significant leap forward for conservation in southern Africa. By improving their agricultural practices, Chaúque […]
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Victory for nature: How Zinave National Park is winning the war against illegal logging
28 Oct 2024
In a significant triumph for conservation efforts in Mozambique, illegal logging has been halted in Zinave National Park due to co-ordinated action to disrupt these operations by confiscating equipment and imposing steep fines...
Banhine National Park, Biodiversity, Community Development, Conservation, Conservation Agriculture, Great Limpopo TFCA, Limpopo National Park, Lubombo TFCA, Maputo National Park, Zinave National Park
In Mozambique, partnerships make magical places
20 Sep 2024
The Government of Mozambique understands the value that its wild spaces hold. This government has placed a quarter of the entire country under formal protection, making it one of the most conservation-oriented nations...
Community Development, Limpopo National Park
Prosperity and peace meet in the Limpopo landscape
26 Aug 2024
Peace Parks Foundation works in transboundary landscape restoration with a focus on rewilding protected areas whilst protecting and supporting the communities that live alongside national parks and wildlife reserves. In Mozambique, successful rewilding...
Biodiversity, Climate Change, Community Development, Conservation, Partnerships, Rewilding, Transboundary Landscapes
In remembrance of Dr Frank Raimondo
12 Jul 2024
Dr Raimondo passed away on 2 July after a short illness, surrounded by his family and loved ones. A stern supporter and friend of Peace Parks for over a quarter of a century,...
Biodiversity, Climate Change, Community, Community Development, Conservation, Kavango Zambezi TFCA, Partnerships, Simalaha Community Conservancy, Sioma Ngwezi National Park
Kavango Zambezi and beyond: how you can help protect bird life in flight
11 Jun 2024
The mighty Kavango Zambezi Transfrontier Conservation Area (KAZA TFCA) is the largest transboundary landscape in the world, and Peace Parks Foundation has been working with member states to support its development since 2004....
Biodiversity, Climate Change, Community, Community Development, Conservation, Conservation Agriculture, Great Limpopo TFCA, Herding 4 Health, Limpopo National Park, Mozambique, Partnerships, TFCAs, Uncategorised
Herding for Health connects community farmers with markets
05 Jun 2024
Farmers participating in the Herding for Health programme in Massingir in the Gaza province bordering the Limpopo National Park in Mozambique, no longer lose cattle to predation. Cattle are heathier, fatter and now...
