Our greenest map yet! This is especially important at this stage in the season, as the vegetation that is growing now will need to last until the next rainy season. 🧵

Human-lion conflict is a growing challenge in Hwange, Zimbabwe. The last few years of drought due to the El Niño weather patterns have further exacerbated the conflict. Dealing with this challenge is an important part of the CAMPFIRE programme. Read more: communityleadersnetwork.org/human-lion-con…

The USAID funding freeze revealed a crucial weakness in the top-down model of conservation. Agree 100% with this author that we need more community-led, local conservation initiatives that are financially sustainable. Namibian conservancies as an example! news.mongabay.com/2025/04/refocu…

Kind reminder, the webinar between ACBA and IPBES will be taking place today 7 May from 3:00pm EAT. Don't miss out on the discussion. Use this link awf-org.zoom.us/j/89920957911... to join the meeting

IUCN SULi is partnering with @thewilderinstitute to help develop a #CentreforSpeciesSurvival based at Calgary Zoo! The Centre is focused on Human Dimensions and is a huge step forward in promoting sustainable use as a conservation tool! For more info see the Linktree link in bio

📢 New from our partners at IUCN SULi! The Guidelines on Harvesting Threatened Species are now available 🌱 🦓 Learn how we can manage wild #species responsibly, protect threatened populations, and create a future where both people and #nature thrive.

The SADC TFCA conference has officially opened in Harare, where we are celebrating 25 years of Trans-frontier Conservation Areas in Southern Africa! 1/

Don't miss out on this webinar opportunity tomorrow, for restoration practitioners and planners looking to integrate wild species use in their projects! Such important work - sign up here: jbs-cam.zoom.us/webinar/regist… TRAFFIC

Just launched: The Living with Wildlife Photography Competition 2025 🏆 Prizes: $1,000 $3,000 to a local org of your choice 📅 Deadline: 31 Aug 👉 Details: jammaconservationandcommunities.com/photography-co… T&Cs apply

🚨 New paper out! We explore global views on rangers using lethal force in protected areas—raising urgent questions on ethics, justice & human rights. 📖 conbio.onlinelibrary.wiley.com/doi/10.1111/co… Jamma Conservation & Communities WWF WildCRU, Oxford Amy Dickman 🦁 @amydickman.bsky.social

Always wanted to submit THAT photo? Enter now to win $1,000! 📷🦁🐼🦥

📸 Join the JAMMA International Photography Competition 2025 and win cash! 🎉 This global competition invites photographers worldwide to honest and powerful visual narratives of what it truly means to live alongside wildlife. 🐘 Prize Highlights 💰 $1,000 USD per category 🤝

What does it take to move conservation from exclusion to leadership? In this thought leadership piece, Alison from Jamma shows how #HumanCentredConservation is creating fairer, stronger, more sustainable ecosystems in Southern Africa. Take a read 🔗 oxfordhr.com/thought-leader…

IUCN Members can vote electronically on Motions affecting the sustainable use of wild species between 27 Aug & 13 September. Check our policy brief for guidance: wildlifeeconomy.info/briefs/2025-IU… #SustainableUse #WildlifeEconomy #IUCNCongress #NaturePositive #Conservation #Biodiversity