Newsroom | Our Stories
Tag: Conservation
Zimbabwe and Peace Parks Foundation Sign Historic 20-Year Agreement to Co-Manage the Iconic Greater Mana Pools Ecosystem
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 for the country. The long-term partnership agreement underscores a shared dedication to effective stewardship of this iconic landscape, grounded in a robust […]
Sky Count: Wildlife Numbers Shaping Conservation
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 Conservation Areas (ANAC). Early estimates indicate a substantial growth in wildlife species across the participating parks, all attributed to successful conservation efforts. […]
Ranger Revolution: Specialised Training Takes on Wildlife Crime
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 both sides of national borders. Driven by strong global demand, and high prices on the illegal market, poaching and trafficking of […]
Elevating Nyika: Flying High for Forests and Wildlife
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.
Herding For Health, Food For Life
Zvi Tangawamira has her feet firmly on African soil, with her eyes set on the horizon. It’s an exciting time for Peace Parks’ recently appointed Senior Programme Manager for Herding For Health (H4H),an initiative set up in 2019 by founding partners Conservation International and Peace Parks Foundation. So far it’s been an amazing experience working […]
Taking the LEAD to Save Lives
Imagine a medical first responder course, specifically designed for senior game rangers operating at the frontlines of conservation and the combat against poaching. These men and women are guided through reality-based training, tailored to the situation on the ground. They emerge as certified coaches empowered to instruct taskforces in their own protected areas, with access […]
Transforming Wildlife Monitoring and Protection
Peace Parks Foundation and EarthRanger have formed an impactful partnership to revolutionise wildlife monitoring and protection. In Mozambique, three parks across the Great Limpopo transboundary landscape, as well as Maputo National Park in the Lubombo transboundary landscape, are integrating EarthRanger to help with real-time tracking of wildlife and resources and enhance the way conservationists respond […]
