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The 7th #SWMProgramme Community Conservancy Newsletter is out! Catch up on 6 months of conservation action in Botswana, Namibia, Zambia & Zimbabwe—strengthening livelihoods and protecting wildlife in the #KAZA region. Read:👉 bit.ly/4nbnGQv @EUinZambia @MOTZambia
How can sustainable wildlife efforts champion gender equality through fish farming? Empowering women through sustainable fish farming is helping a Zambian community transform traditional roles while protecting wildlife. Read:👉 bit.ly/4fL0p3s #SWMProgramme…
The 7th #SWMProgramme Community Conservancy Newsletter is out! Catch up on 6 months of conservation action in Botswana, Namibia, Zambia & Zimbabwe—strengthening livelihoods and protecting wildlife in the #KAZA region. Read:👉 bit.ly/4nbnGQv @EUinZambia @MOTZambia…
Coordinated by @FAO, the #SWMProgramme in Botswana is funded by the French Development Agency (AFD) @AFD_en with co-funding from the European Union @EU_Partnerships and implemented in the field by @WildEntrust Africa (WEA)
The #SWMProgramme aims to strengthen innovative, community-led efforts to reconcile the conservation of wild species with food security, while simultaneously improving local livelihoods.
We are excited to share with you the latest edition of the #SWMProgramme KAZA Newsletter, Issue 7 (March 2025 - August 2025) which has just been published. 🔗bit.ly/3JWaUqh
🚨Participez au nouveau cours en ligne du #RESSOURCEProject pour promouvoir la gestion durable des oiseaux d’eau dans les zones humides du Sahel et de l’Afrique du Nord ! 👉 bit.ly/46v2DCY @FAO @EU_Partnerships @FFEM_Fr @TourduValat @OFBiodiversite #SWMProgramme
In #Namibia, communities camp for weeks to collect devil's claw, as it provides valuable income. The #SWMProgramme works with local partners to promote good harvesting methods and fair prices, and prevent animals from injuring themselves as a result of harvests 👇
Read #SWMProgramme's community-based monitoring in the context of sustainable wildlife management & biodiversity conservation in tropical countries bit.ly/3WseWd8 @Cirad @CIFOR_ICRAF @TheWCS @PressACP @FFEM _Fr @AFD_en @EuDeleg _Rome
On #IndigenousPeoplesDay read this booklet on 'Novel approaches for engaging indigenous peoples and local communities on wildlife and food security' 🌾🐘 🔗ow.ly/XKkj50V6pzG #WeAreIndigenous #SWMProgramme @FAOIndigenous
Reliable data is the foundation of effective conservation. Learn how @FAO & partners are leveraging remote sensing technologies to improve sustainable management of wetlands and waterbirds in the Sahel, under the #SWMProgramme’s RESSOURCE+ Project 👉🏽 bit.ly/3TmP28Y
New insights on wildlife in Kabo, #Congo: The #SWMProgramme’s latest report uses camera trap data to track animal densities and hunting effects. Findings suggest declining populations for some species, urging adaptive conservation strategies. 👉 : bit.ly/4lTYeOH
In Guyana, @FAO is supporting @CIFOR_ICRAF to implement women-led conservation initiatives under the #SWMProgramme. Learn how the project has empowered over 1,000 women & girls to boost wildlife conservation in the country 👉🏽 shorturl.at/Zs17E
🐄 In Zambia’s Nyawa Chiefdom, 3 new spray races are helping farmers fight deadly tick-borne diseases. Community-built with support from CIFOR-ICRAF and partners through the #SWMProgramme, they’re protecting livestock, food security and livelihoods. bit.ly/47k6umD
Mapping the wild meat trade in Cameroon: A shared tool for smarter, fairer management In Yaoundé, stakeholders mapped Cameroon’s wild meat trade to guide more sustainable and inclusive management Full #ForestsNews story:🔗 bit.ly/3IVoHwI #SWMProgramme
Located in the communal livestock grazing areas of western Ngamiland, the #SWMProgramme is supporting Community Based Natural Resource Management (CBNRM) initiatives to manage wildlife sustainably and improve #foodsecurity and livelihood opportunities.
The initiative is coordinated by a dynamic consortium of four partners, namely the @FAO, @CIFOR_ICRAF, @Cirad and @TheWCS. The #SWMProgramme in Botswana operates in the ‘Ngamiland 8’ (NG8) area, encompassing the Habu, Tubu, and Nokaneng communities.
#SWMProgramme is a major international initiative that aims to improve the conservation and sustainable use of wildlife in forest, savannah and wetland ecosystems. It is being funded by the European Union @EU_Partnerships with co-funding from @FFEM_Fr and @AFD_en.
Unarmed but resourceful, wildlife scouts track animals, conduct cattle patrols, educate communities on sustainable practices, and use non-lethal deterrents like whistles, vuvuzelas, and chili pepper to manage conflict. #Coexistence #WorldRangerDay #SWMProgramme
Through daily patrols and wildlife monitoring, the scouts collect vital data on animal movements, helping communities anticipate and avoid conflict. This enhances safety and supports long-term conservation and community resilience. #CommunityConservancy #SWMProgramme
Hubert Boulet @HubertBoulet
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