(Posted 18th August 2023)
Welcome to our redesigned monthly newsletter!
You can look forward to stories selected for you as a member of our community. By keeping you up to date, we encourage you to become part of our journey as we share our efforts, and those of our partners, in safeguarding the future of Africa’s nature for the benefit of people and wildlife.
Tale of A Lioness
On the 10th of August, we celebrated World Lion Day. We took the day to remember one lioness who has a story that we will never forget—the story of Lady Liuwa. After years of poaching and illegal hunting, lion in Luiwa Plain National Park in Zambia were eradicated, except for one lioness, Lady Luiwa. Supported by our partners, we managed to reintroduce lion back into the park over the years. Today, Liuwa’s lion population continues to grow, with a current population of 16 individuals in the park.
Creating a Solution for Coexistence in Chinko
In Central Africa, African Parks has pioneered a unique and peaceful approach to managing the devastating effects of pastoralist movement across the Chinko landscape in Central African Republic. As increasing habitat destruction and loss of resources, exacerbated by climate change, create an ongoing challenge for human-nature coexistence, a solution is taking hold, rooted in common needs and cemented by the simple act of sharing tea. Read our latest blog to learn more.
A Growing Need to Protect Nature
In order for humanity to survive, we need nature. Widely accepted research shows that to reduce the impacts of climate change, 30% of the planet must be protected. We are committed to effectively managing protected areas in Africa to protect nature. Our actions help protect and restore functioning ecosystems that ensure clean air and water, carbon sequestration, food security and better health for people and wildlife.
Join us in Protecting Africa’s Critical Landscapes
Your unwavering support and generous donations are helping us achieve our goal to protect 30 million hectares of Africa’s natural areas by 2030. Africa harbours a staggering 25% of the world’s biodiversity. Our very survival depends on protecting these critical ecosystems. Will you join us in working towards achieving this conservation milestone?
African Parks is a non-profit conservation organisation that takes on the complete responsibility for the rehabilitation and long-term management of national parks in partnership with governments and local communities. We currently manage 22 national parks and protected areas in 12 countries covering over 20 million hectares: Angola, Benin, Central African Republic, Chad, the Democratic Republic of Congo, Malawi, the Republic of Congo, Mozambique, Rwanda, South Sudan, Zambia and Zimbabwe. Visit www.africanparks.org to learn more.
