Mozambique Wildlife Alliance’s Post

This week, PeaceParks.TV unveils an ingenious solution to protect both communities and wildlife around Mozambique’s Maputo National Park. Elephants have been breaking down fences to access crops, inadvertently endangering livelihoods and sometimes lives. Peace Parks Foundation’s Brian Neubert and the team are stepping in with tentacle fences. These electrified barriers, extending outward to form a wobbling fringe, outsmart the crafty elephants, resulting in a 90% decrease in breakouts.     This innovative approach not only ensures safety but also generates local income as community members are employed to install and maintain the fences. Thanks to collaborative efforts between the Mozambique Government, Peace Parks Foundation, partners and donors, this project highlights the power of conservation and community initiatives working hand-in-hand. This approach is helping to ensure peaceful coexistence between people and #NatureWithoutBorders, and balance the protection of lives, livelihoods, and wildlife.    Keep watching PeaceParks.TV for more updates and action from the field. Camões - Instituto da Cooperação e da Língua, I.P.,Portuguese Embassy (Mozambique) Administração Nacional das Áreas de Conservação #Coexistence #Elephants #ProtectAndPreserve #CommunityLivelihoods #SustainableLivelihoods #Partnerships #ANAC #TentacleFences

Ranking 31st in Africa, Mozambique shows mixed performance in various indicators. Excelling in species richness and protected areas, the country faces challenges in investment safety and public sector capacity within the SADC region. Explore Mozambique's standings in the Investment-enabling Environment and Wildlife Status Sub-indexes, showcasing strengths in wildlife assets and ecological habitats. Learn more about the Mozambique full report using the link: https://bit.ly/WEII_MZ #WildlifeConservation #WEII #Mozambique

Happy #WorldElephantDay2024! Today, we celebrate the majestic elephants that symbolize wisdom and play a vital role in maintaining the balance of our ecosystems. 🌍 #Biodiversity Yankari Game Reserve, home to Nigeria’s largest surviving elephant population, stands as a beacon of hope. Thanks to the dedicated efforts of @Wildlife Conservation Society Nigeria, nearly all poaching has been eliminated since 2015, allowing these gentle giants to thrive. But challenges like human-elephant conflict and habitat loss still threaten their future. On this #WorldElephantDay, let's not only celebrate these incredible creatures but also recognize the ongoing work to protect them. The efforts at Yankari are a shining example of how strong law enforcement, community collaboration, and conservation strategies can make a difference. Let’s continue to commit to safeguarding elephants and their habitats for generations to come. 🐘🌿 Happy World Elephant Day! #ExploreExperienceConserve #WorldElephantDay2024 #YankariGameReserve #WCSNigeria

A great stride in species conservation demostrated through species population monitoring. Population monitoring, a simple yet valuable concept that informs wildlife managers in planning and implementing strategic interventions that yield positive results. Numbers tell a story. 👏👏👏

Elephant Neighbors Center www.elephantcenter.org  echoers the African wildlife organisations on the urgent actions in recovering the fast-diminishing biodiversity !  It’s described that 66 per cent of Africa’s wildlife has disappeared in the last 50 years or so , such species includes Gorillas, Pangolins, Bears, vultures , sea turtles and quite some monkey’s species are are disappearing. Africa, like most other places, habitat loss is the biggest threat to their survival. Declines are also driven by poaching for food and ritual use, poisoning ,poor spatial planning -road map , lack of development & infrastructure good wills , absence of the experts and governance . This decline highlights the urgent need to raise awareness about these challenges and inspire action to address them, particularly with the younger generation. After all, they are set to be the future protectors of our wildlife. However, highlighting the need to educate public on the reality of African wildlife and the urgent system changes required,  my campaign dubbed  “ Ivory Belongs to Elephants advocate for the inclusivity in addressing these underlying challenges using elephants  known as the key stone species . #IvoryBelongstoElephants In my next 18th edition of the grass-root campaign walk, I will be walking from Nairobi – Addis Ababa #HornofAfrica passing through a very important ecosystems and water towers “Mt Kenya, Laikipia, Samburu, Omo Valley, Southern Ethiopia to Simien eco-region” et al. During these 90 days, I will hold several community , key informant and county government meetings withing the designated route in an attempt to arrive an amicable ground for an integrated conservation roadmap .  #StepwithJim #AfricamBiodiversity #Bepartoftheplan

Chimpanzees play a crucial role in maintaining forest health and contribute to human well-being through income-generating projects like tourism. This year’s #WorldChimpanzeeDay is a reminder to intensify our conservation and #sustainabledevelopment efforts to protect these species and restore the natural ecosystems they inhabit. In the forest belt of #Africa, spanning from Senegal to western Tanzania, there are four subspecies of chimpanzees: Western, Nigeria-Cameroon, Central, and Eastern. They live in diverse environments, from rainforests to dry savannas and cultivated landscapes dominated by oil palm. The African Wildlife Foundation is actively conserving these chimpanzees with major programs in Cameroon, the DRC, and Uganda. Eco-guards in Bili-Uere (DRC) and Dja and Campo Ma’an (Cameroon) patrol to protect these animals and their habitats. Read more about our efforts here >> https://bit.ly/4bCw3Oo #WorldChimpanzeeDay #AfricanConservation #WildlifeConservation

As we continue to invest in the economic development of Africa, it’s encouraging to see a focus on protecting native species, such as the African Penguin. -Tom https://lnkd.in/gk7s5HSc

📢 Calling for NGOs and civil society working on protecting local #endangeredspecies! The Land Acquisition Fund is here to support you! 🐋 About the IUCN NL IUCN NL operates from Amsterdam as a part of the IUCN’s network around the world in nature #conservation. It actively supports research and projects across various parts of the world including Latin America and Africa. 🐘 🐦 About the Land Acquisition Fund The main purpose of the Land Acquisition Fund is protecting and expanding habitats for endangered species. The Fund is active in 39 countries and has more than 135 local NGOs as partners. 🐢 📑 Eligibility Criteria Applications accepted from local NGOs and CSOs in Asia, Africa, Latin America and the Pacific. Experience in conservation and project management are expected. The Fund covers activities like land acquisition, purchase of fencing, signboards, salary of guards and other security measures etc. 👉 For more information on the eligibility criteria and application process, visit IUCN NL website: https://lnkd.in/eAtzvYX 💰 Funding Size The maximum financial assistance provided is € 85,000. 📝 How to Apply The first stage of the application – the pre-proposal stage – is open for submissions. The deadline is 1 May 2024. Visit our website for more information on the grant and 300+ opportunities just like this! https://lnkd.in/d-yq6z-T #conservation #endangeredspecies #IUCN

🦏 As the lead investor in the World Bank’s Wildlife Conservation Bond, Nuveen is proud to honor #WorldRangerDay as we remember those who lost their lives protecting animals from poaching and habitat destruction and celebrate the work rangers do to protect the world’s natural treasures. Learn how our investment in this impact bond is helping to protect and increase the black rhino populations of South Africa. Explore more investment case studies delivering social and environmental benefits as part of our Sustainable Development Goals. https://bit.ly/4c7DLQH

🦏 As the lead investor in the World Bank’s Wildlife Conservation Bond, Nuveen is proud to honor #WorldRangerDay as we remember those who lost their lives protecting animals from poaching and habitat destruction and celebrate the work rangers do to protect the world’s natural treasures. Learn how our investment in this impact bond is helping to protect and increase the black rhino populations of South Africa. Explore more investment case studies delivering social and environmental benefits as part of our Sustainable Development Goals. https://bit.ly/46rOap4