For a long time, the value of cattle hide was often overlooked, despite its potential to create additional income for households. Today, this resource is being turned into leather goods such as ranger boots, belts and hats, creating new income opportunities for local families in […]
Healthy mangroves mean stronger coastlines, safer livelihoods and more resilient communities. On this World Mangrove Day, this story from Maputo National Park shows what becomes possible when communities, government and conservation partners work together to restore nature for the benefit of both people and wildlife. […]
The tourism and conservation sectors depend on skilled people to support protected areas, tourism businesses and local livelihoods. Through the SA College for Tourism, young people from rural communities gain specialised training in hospitality, wildlife tracking and rhino protection, preparing them for careers in the tourism and conservation sectors. Supported by Peace Parks Foundation, the college provides comprehensive hospitality training – including front-of-house service and housekeeping – helping graduates secure long-term employment as trackers, chefs, lodge staff and managers across protected areas and tourism destinations. Their stories show […]
Across the Great Limpopo Transfrontier Conservation Area, partners are working to reconnect the landscape between Limpopo and Banhine national parks through a designated ecological connectivity area. While this helps restore natural wildlife movement and strengthen the wider landscape, it also brings people and wildlife into […]
During the floods in Mozambique in January, families farming along the Shingwedzi and Limpopo rivers lost far more than their homes and stored food. They also lost their crops, placing this year’s harvest at risk. When the government declared a state of emergency and called […]
William Wibilo is turning his training in aquafarming into a business, and a future. After studying aquafarming, he’s now launching a shrimp and fish business in Mozambique’s Maputo National Park, using a business kit designed to help him grow something that lasts. He’s one of many local entrepreneurs taking this […]
A major transformation is underway at Maputo National Park, led by the Mozambique’s National Administration for Conservation Areas (ANAC) in co-management with Peace Parks Foundation and supported by Instituto Camões. Together, this partnership is advancing two priorities essential for long-term conservation: (1) reducing human–wildlife conflict through a redesigned perimeter fence, and (2) expanding […]
The next generation of leaders safeguarding Africa’s natural heritage Since its establishment in 2001 by the late Dr Anton Rupert, the SA College for Tourism has been empowering young men and women from rural communities in transfrontier conservation areas. Through specialised training in hospitality, wildlife […]
Maputo National Park was buzzing with energy as conservation teams from across Mozambique came together for the second annual soccer tournament. Female teams joined the action for the first time, lifting spirits and boosting morale, well-being and unity in support of protecting Mozambique’s biodiversity. The event was facilitated by […]
Conservation thrives when communities are resilient. In Maputo National Park, Mozambique, local committees are learning how to prepare for extreme weather events. It’s an important step in helping communities adapt to climate change. In this PeaceParks.TV episode, we explore how disaster risk management training is equipping people to stay alert and respond effectively, protecting lives and nature. From […]
Communities living alongside Limpopo National Park are no longer dependent on rainwater to grow crops, thanks to a new irrigation system that enables production right through the dry season. In Massingir, the project team prepared the land and installed irrigation equipment. “They gave us 17 […]
Government, community leaders and conservation partners formed a powerful alliance to help people and wildlife live side by side across Southern Africa. Watch this episode of PeaceParks.TV to learn how experts across sectors are rewriting the story of human-wildlife coexistence to foster peace between humans […]
Children are witnessing change for good as their schools receive new classrooms, teacher houses, an administrative block, proper sanitation and running water. Madjedjane and Matchia primary schools are being transformed, promising children a safer, more focused learning environment. For years, lessons often took place outside. […]
For the first time, Malawian communities in the vicinity of Nyika National Park and Vwaza Marsh Wildlife Reserve have access to reliable and safe drinking water. By improving their access to water, the project supports livelihoods and strengthens the community’s desire to care for the […]
Local communities in southern Mozambique are taking action to protect and restore nature in Maputo National Park – one of the most biologically diverse and threatened ecoregions on Earth. Recently declared a World Heritage Site, the park’s new status represents a major milestone in the […]