African Parks
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We are a conservation NGO that takes on the long-term management of National Parks in partnership with governments to save wildlife and help local communities
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To ensure food security and reduce dependence on natural resources in Nyungwe National Park, the park team is supporting a fish farm project initiated by local communities around the Cyamudongo Forest through the Twitezimbere Tworora Amafi Cooperative in Madaho Village, Rusizi District.
Since its partnership with Rwanda Development Board began in 2010, Akagera National Park has made incredible strides towards financial sustainability. In 2023, over 54,000 guests visited, US$316k went to local communities, and 26 new projects were funded through tourism-generated revenue in Akagera.
Africa holds 25% of the world’s biodiversity—critical for climate resilience & planetary health! 🌍 At #Concordia24, we’ll explore solutions to the biodiversity crisis, highlighting the role of Core Programming Partner African Parks!
Iona National Park in Angola recently partnered with NASA DEVELOP to create detailed vegetation maps of the park using remote sensing and GIS. These maps not only visualise with great accuracy how the land cover has changed in the past 30 years, but will also inform the
Radio plays a crucial role in spreading conservation awareness. Akagera National Park in Rwanda leverages radio broadcasts to inform local communities about park activities, conservation challenges, and success stories. Their monthly broadcasts cover everything from new developments to