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Transformative conservation project in Maputo National Park
In a landscape where elephants roam coastal dunes and mangrove forests shelter countless marine species, a new partnership is creating pathways for both nature and communities to thrive. A collaboration between the TUI Care Foundation and Maputo National Park is set to demonstrate how tourism can be a genuine force for positive change. Restoring nature’s […]
How three nations are advancing human-wildlife coexistence across boundaries
A Regional Effort for Shared Solutions Government agencies, community leaders and conservation partners from Mozambique, South Africa and Zimbabwe gathered in Maputo National Park in August for a hands-on learning exchange focused on reducing conflict between people and wild animals. The gathering marked an important step in strengthening collaboration across the Greater Limpopo Transfrontier Conservation […]
Bringing wilderness back from the brink
PRESS RELEASE Banhine National Park, 9 October 2025 Mozambique unites to restore a wildlife corridor between Maputo and Banhine National Parks Mozambique has reached a remarkable milestone in conservation. Maputo National Park, once nearly emptied of wildlife, has recovered so strongly that it can now help restore Banhine National Park, a landscape equally rich in […]
Building Futures: Maputo National Park’s Strategy to Improve Human-Wildlife Co-existence
After a civil war that devastated Mozambique’s wildlife and landscapes over 16 years, Maputo National Park is once again teeming with life. Situated in one of the world’s most biologically rich eco-regions, the park has become a symbol of hope and renewal – but not without challenges. As conservation efforts successfully restored the ecosystem, the […]
Maputo National Park – a lost paradise reborn
Blog by Werner Myburgh, Peace Parks Foundation CEO about the ongoing journey of Maputo National Park – Now a World Heritage Site The story of Maputo National Park, now recognised as a World Heritage Site, is one that I have had the privilege of being part of for many years. I witnessed and actively participated […]
Maputo National Park joins the world stage as Mozambique’s first natural World Heritage Site
UNESCO has officially inscribed Maputo National Park as a World Heritage Site, marking a significant achievement for Mozambique and a major step forward for biodiversity protection on the African continent. “This is a proud and historic moment for Mozambique,” said the Secretary of State for Land and Environment, Gustavo Dgedge. “To be recognised by UNESCO […]
Public notice: Stakeholder consultation for the extension of iSimangaliso Wetland Park World Heritage Site
Background The Government of Mozambique is currently embarking on a process of inscribing its Maputo National Park as a Transboundary World Heritage Site through the extension of the existing iSimangaliso Wetland Park World Heritage Site. To this effect, the Government of Mozambique has contacted the Government of South Africa soliciting support for this initiative. It […]
