๐ทExtract from the Zim Lion Conservation Strategy and Action Plan (2020 - 2025).
Zimbabwe has an objective to restore viable free ranging lion population.
The key targets for this period include
1. Ensuring persistence of lion populations
2. Reduction of Human - Lion conflict
โ Wildlife crime prosecution Training Workshop
โ We are at Hwange Safari Lodge equipping prosecutors with the knowledge needed to effectively combat wildlife crime
#CombatingWildlifeCrime#WildlifeProsecutors#SOFA
preserve habitats, and ensure future generations can witness the beauty of our natural world. Their dedication often goes unnoticed, yet their impact is immeasurable.
#wildliferangers
๐ง๐ผ๐ฑ๐ฎ๐ ๐๐ฒ ๐ฐ๐ฒ๐น๐ฒ๐ฏ๐ฟ๐ฎ๐๐ฒ ๐ช๐ผ๐ฟ๐น๐ฑ ๐ฅ๐ฎ๐ป๐ด๐ฒ๐ฟ ๐๐ฎ๐
Honoring the brave men and women who risk their lives to protect our planet's most precious wildlife and ecosystems.
Every day, rangers stand as guardians of nature, facing dangerous conditions to fight poaching
environmental governance.
๐ฏWhat does this mean for conservation? ๐ฟ
a)A structured carbon market that incentivizes sustainable practices
b) Increased investments in conservation projects that sequester carbon
c)Enhanced accountability and transparency in carbon trading
๐ฏA Milestone for Conservation!
โ๏ธWe're thrilled to announce that the Carbon Trading General Regulations, 2025, are now part of the legal framework!
โ๏ธ After being repealed in 2023, these regulations have been reviewed and reinstated, marking a significant step forward for
Diploma in Wildlife assessment represents a crucial step in expanding educational access and career development in conservation.
๐๐ก๐ฒ ๐ญ๐ก๐ข๐ฌ ๐ฆ๐๐ญ๐ญ๐๐ซ๐ฌ:
โ Opens doors to specialized wildlife management roles
โ Develops next-generation conservation leaders
๐ ๐๐ง๐ฏ๐๐ฌ๐ญ๐ข๐ง๐ ๐ข๐ง ๐ฐ๐ข๐ฅ๐๐ฅ๐ข๐๐'๐ฌ ๐๐จ๐ง๐ฌ๐๐ซ๐ฏ๐๐ญ๐ข๐จ๐ง ๐ฅ๐๐๐๐๐ซ๐ฌ!
We are working on creating new career opportunities for aspiring wildlife professionals as we attend the accreditation process at Great Zimbabwe University this week.
This Postgraduate
(compared to 2-6% historically)
Despite an international ban on ivory trade, the illegal market thrives. Much of this ivory ends up in China, where demand continues to fuel this devastating cycle.
There is still timeโbut only if we act.
Letโs protect what cannot be replaced.
Every 15 minutes, an African elephant dies for its tusks. ๐
The numbers are heartbreaking. One hundred years ago, 10 million elephants roamed Africa. Today, only 400,000 remain.
โข 100 African elephants are killed daily by poachers
โข 98% of female elephants now have no tusks
Wetlands are not just beautiful landscapes; they are vital ecosystems that support countless species and help regulate our climate. As we approach this important event, letโs take a moment to reflect on our responsibility towards these precious resources.
#COP15Zimbabwe
๐ 9 Days to Go! Are you ready to witness a pivotal moment in environmental stewardship?
In just days, Ramsar COP15 will bring together leaders from 170+ countries, including Heads of State, ministers, and top scientists in Victoria Falls to shape the future of wetlands.
threaten their survival.
Imagine a world where endangered species thrive, their beauty preserved for future generations. Isnโt it worth knowing more about how we can contribute to this cause?๐
๐ Did you know that CITES (the Convention on International Trade in Endangered Species of Wild Fauna and Flora) plays a crucial role in protecting our planet's most vulnerable species? This international agreement ensures that the trade of wild animals and plants does not
๐๐ฒ๐๐ฒ๐น๐ผ๐ฝ๐บ๐ฒ๐ป๐ ๐ผ๐ณ ๐๐ต๐ฒ ๐ฒ๐ป๐๐ถ๐ฟ๐ผ๐ป๐บ๐ฒ๐ป๐๐ฎ๐น ๐๐ซ๐ข๐ฆ๐๐ฌ ๐บ๐ฎ๐ป๐๐ฎ๐น ๐ณ๐ถ๐ฟ๐๐ ๐ฑ๐ฎ๐๐.
Day one of the Development of Environmental Crimes Manual workshop is underway. With insightful contributions from NPA, UNDP and legal experts, weโre diving deep into
โ In Protected areas vultures are used by rangers to locate carcasses of dead poached animals,
โ๏ธ this service is valued as the avoided costs of searching for animal carcasses. @birdlifezim
๐ This is a very comprehensive report, providing estimates on the economic valuation of services provided by vultures in Southern Africa.
๐ด Did you know that Vultures have a Sentinel role:
โ In Local communities vultures are used to locate the carcasses of missing livestock,
Professionals in conservation and related fields, including police officers, ranger scouts, journalists, EMAs, and forestry and parks officers, here is an opportunity to enroll in this specialized course with limited scholarships available.