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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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Writer Aminatta Forna explored the heart of Chad’s Ennedi Plateau, a UNESCO World Heritage site. Across this otherworldly landscape, caravans of camels find respite in the palm-dotted pools, dwarfed by towering sandstone arches and wind-sculpted dunes. The reserve is recognised

Writer Aminatta Forna explored the heart of Chad’s Ennedi Plateau, a UNESCO World Heritage site. Across this otherworldly landscape, caravans of camels find respite in the palm-dotted pools, dwarfed by towering sandstone arches and wind-sculpted dunes. The reserve is recognised
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In a column published by The Star, African Parks CEO Peter Fearnhead shares a story of hope from South Sudan, where the world’s largest land mammal migration has recently been confirmed. “ The discovery, announced by our partners in South Sudan’s government in June, is a

In a column published by The Star, African Parks CEO Peter Fearnhead shares a story of hope from South Sudan, where the world’s largest land mammal migration has recently been confirmed. “ The discovery, announced by our partners in South Sudan’s government in June, is a
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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.

To ensure food security and reduce dependence on natural resources in <a href="/NyungwePark/">Nyungwe National Park</a>, 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.
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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.

Since its partnership with <a href="/RDBrwanda/">Rwanda Development Board</a> began in 2010, <a href="/AkageraPark/">Akagera National Park</a> 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.
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🦔✨ In the heart of Matusadona, an extraordinary effort is unfolding to safeguard one of the most elusive – and endangered – creatures on Earth: the ground pangolin. African Parks and Tikki Haywood Foundation pioneered a partnership that combined their expertise and resources to

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In 2022, EM25, a bull elephant in Kafue National Park, was fitted with a satellite collar. Over the past year, he walked 5000km across Game Management Areas (GMA) and other protected areas beyond Kafue, proving the vital need to understand elephant movement corridors. 🐘

In 2022, EM25, a bull elephant in Kafue National Park, was fitted with a satellite collar. Over the past year, he walked 5000km across Game Management Areas (GMA) and other protected areas beyond Kafue, proving the vital need to understand elephant movement corridors. 🐘
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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!

Africa holds 25% of the world’s biodiversity—critical for climate resilience &amp; planetary health! 🌍 At #Concordia24, we’ll explore solutions to the biodiversity crisis, highlighting the role of Core Programming Partner <a href="/AfricanParks/">African Parks</a>!
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Their public-private partnerships manage 77K+ square miles of protected areas across 12 countries. 🌿  Join us Sept 23-25 to discuss the role the private sector can play in scaling conservation efforts. 🛡 #ConcordiaSummit #Biodiversity #ClimateAction #Africa

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On #WorldAfricanWildDogDay, we recognise one of Africa's most endangered carnivores, and the conservation efforts to reintroduce them in habitats where they’ve been missing. 🐾 After reintroducing wild dogs to Malawi in 2021, we've seen multiple litters of pups born in Majete

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It's survey time at Matusadona National Park! 🛩️ These aerial surveys are more than just counting wildlife—they’re vital for understanding Matusadona's ecosystem. Aligned with the recent KAZA survey, this effort helps track trends across multiple parks, providing crucial data for

It's survey time at Matusadona National Park! 🛩️ These aerial surveys are more than just counting wildlife—they’re vital for understanding Matusadona's ecosystem. Aligned with the recent KAZA survey, this effort helps track trends across multiple parks, providing crucial data for
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A first for Africa! African Parks, with the Mozambican Government & James Cook University, has tagged 11 critically endangered dugongs in Bazaruto Archipelago to track their movements. Together with local skills development, this project will aid local and global dugong

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Meet Isaac Mlilo, Workshop Manager at Majete Wildlife Reserve. As a skilled mechanic, Isaac helped build Majete’s first sanctuary fence, before going on to use his skills to support wildlife relocation projects and fire management, contributing to Majete's conservation efforts.

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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

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🌱 Excited to join seedling program at @Akagerapark. We're nurturing 35 native tree species resilient in savannah rangelands, including Albizia, Acacia, and Croton. Join us in restoring biodiversity! 🌳 @africanparks #CommunityShield

🌱 Excited to join seedling program at @Akagerapark. We're nurturing 35 native tree species resilient in savannah rangelands, including Albizia, Acacia, and Croton. Join us in restoring biodiversity! 🌳 @africanparks #CommunityShield
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[Thread] Curious about what goes on behind the scenes during rhino darting? Dive into this thread to uncover fascinating insights about this thrilling conservation activity by the Akagera Conservation and Research team! #Akagera #Rhino #Conservation

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Curious about what goes on behind the scenes during rhino darting? Dive into this thread to uncover fascinating insights about this thrilling conservation activity by the Akagera Conservation and Research team!
#Akagera #Rhino #Conservation
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In 2023, the Bangweulu Shoebill Nest Protection Programme educated over 1,500 people and involved 26 community members in guarding 13 shoebill nests, leading to the rescue and rehabilitation of 12 shoebill chicks over the past two years. The park management also collaborates with

In 2023, the Bangweulu Shoebill Nest Protection Programme educated over 1,500 people and involved 26 community members in guarding 13 shoebill nests, leading to the rescue and rehabilitation of 12 shoebill chicks over the past two years. The park management also collaborates with
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In Bazaruto Archipelago National Park, local Mozambicans are being upskilled for greater conservation of East Africa’s last-known viable dugong population. With support from James Cook University, six Mozambican park staff were trained in a first-for-Africa dugong tagging project

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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

Radio plays a crucial role in spreading conservation awareness. <a href="/AkageraPark/">Akagera National Park</a> 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
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Each year, approximately 6 million white-eared kob, Mongalla gazelle, tiang, & Bohor reedbuck migrate across Boma & Bandingilo National Parks to Gambella NP — the largest land mammal migration on Earth! Watch as 21 collared kob travel 2,000km+ in 12 months condensed into 25s! 🎥