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February 2023: We take a look at current and historical Zambezi River rainfall trends in the vicinity of Mana Pools, speculating about rain-shadow effects, extended drought periods, potential impacts on the Park, and whether the climate is changing in this area. We’d like to hear your views.
January 2023: Recent reports and images indicate that the controversial Kangaluwi open-cast copper mine in Zambia’s Lower Zambezi National Park, opposite Zimbabwe’s Mana Pools/Sapi/Chewore World Heritage Site, has begun development, with potentially damaging downstream impacts on biodiversity, conservation and the fishing and tourism industries of Zambia, Zimbabwe and Mozambique.
July 2021: Co-founder, and former Director of the Zambezi Society, Dick Pitman, reflects on the “man-made” ecosystem of the Lake Kariba shoreline in the Matusadona National Park, and on its potential effects on wildlife populations in the Park.
Earth Day - 22nd April 2021: TIME-OUT chooses to feature the Zambezi Valley and talks to our Strategic Director about its global conservation importance
April 2021: We summarise 33 years of loyal support from Save Africa Rhino Foundation for the Zambezi Society’s anti-poaching and wildlife trade intelligence work.
April 2021: We introduce the Zambezi Society’s dedicated team who do all our work on-the-ground in the Zambezi areas.
The Zambezi Society assisted Zimbabwe’s National Man and Biosphere (MAB) Committee to successfully complete and submit Zimbabwe’s first 10-year Periodic Review of the Middle Zambezi Biosphere Reserve, designated in 2010 by UNESCO under its Man and Biosphere Programme.
Oct 2020: We report on the first baseline aerial survey for our Charara Wildlife Recovery Project undertaken by Flying for Wildlife in partnership with The Zambezi Society and funded by the Lion Recovery Fund.
Sept 2020: CHARARA WILDLIFE RECOVERY PROJECT - an update of the Zambezi Society’s work to support Zimparks in this important wildlife corridor area at the eastern end of Lake Kariba
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