97% Success enhancing capacity of scouts in Zimbabwe
100% Human-wildlife conflict mitigation success in Zimbabwe
25-50+% Estimated drop in human-wildlife conflict in areas with chili technology
Mid-Zambezi
The Zambezi River and its tributaries form the lifeline of this remarkably biodiverse transboundary landscape, which stretches across Zimbabwe into Zambia and Mozambique. Key threats include human-wildlife conflict, climate change, agricultural expansion, human settlement expansion, infrastructure development, poaching, and artisanal mining.
We’re working with local communities to safeguard this landscape’s natural resources and unlock their value for people and wildlife. To that end, we employ a holistic approach with conservation and development interventions, including:
- Investing in park infrastructure and building wildlife law enforcement capacity
- Kickstarting community enterprises and agriculture improvements to create wildlife-friendly livelihoods
- Collaborating with communities on sustainable, participatory conservation solutions
- Helping rangers and community members prevent and respond to human-wildlife conflict
Building Ranger Capacity
We seek to empower and assist rangers in their vital role as wildlife protectors. Support consists of specialized training, infrastructure development, and provisioning—radio communication equipment, fuel, field and camping equipment, patrol rations, land vehicles, and boats.
