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A New Generation Begins: Final Female Rhinos Arrive in Zinave National Park
The last of three major translocations strengthens Zinave’s breeding population and advances a long-term mission to restore rhinos to one of Africa’s most remarkable conservation recovery stories This week, Mozambique completed the final phase of a landmark rhino restoration effort, with nine female white rhinos successfully translocated to Zinave National Park in a complex cross-border operation. The latest arrivals mark an […]
In Conversation with Dr. Bartolomeu Soto
Reflecting on over a decade of strategic collaboration: Mozambique’s National Administration for Conservation Areas (ANAC) recently celebrated 15 years of conservation leadership. At the anniversary celebrations in Maputo, Peace Parks Foundation was recognised for its long-term commitment and dedication to conservation in the country. The recognition was jointly received by former Mozambican President and Vice […]
Urgent response brings relief to thousands after Mozambique’s devastating floods
Twelve more communities have been reached with life-saving supplies in the past week, as roads reopen and relief efforts scale up. This brings the total to 41 villages reached within our operational area. Additional villages are expected to become reachable in the coming weeks, as repairs to roads and bridges continue. Almost half of the estimated […]
2025: The Year in Review
A Year of Progress I am proud to reflect on a year that has been significantly impactful for Peace Parks Foundation. We made great strides in advancing our unique model of integrated co-management in Southern Africa. Co-management Breakthroughs This model brings together governments, local communities, private sector partners and civil society to manage parks using […]
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 […]
Transformative impact on Mozambique’s protected areas in 2024
Maputo, Mozambique – In southern Africa, where Mozambique’s wild landscapes connect with those of its neighbours, regional peace is fostered, communities benefit, and extraordinary natural spaces are protected. With a quarter of the country under conservation protection, the Government of Mozambique is working with dedicated partners to enhance the immense value of its natural heritage. As […]
Black rhino founder population returns to Mozambique
This week, 10 additional critically endangered black rhinos were successfully translocated from South Africa to Zinave National Park in Mozambique to secure the first founder population of black rhinos since becoming locally extinct five decades ago. The rhinos, five male and five female, were kindly donated by South Africa’s provincial conservation entity, Ezemvelo KZN Wildlife, […]
