Environmental conservation work in Zimbabwe


Latest news and publications


 
Black Rhinos in Southern Africa

02 Jul 2008
Population increase recorded for rhinos in Zimbabwe’s Lowveld despite poaching
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Rhino translocation is a highly skilled procedure.

14 Mar 2008
More of Africa urged to boost rhino numbers

After bringing Africa’s black rhinos spectacularly back from the brink of extinction one of the world’s most successful conservation programmes is to celebrate its first decade by seeking to extend its operations to more of Africa.

“What we know from looking back at the last ten years is that sustained conservation can and does work,” says George Kampamba, WWF International’s African Rhino Programme Coordinator.

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Black Rhino (<i>Diceros bicornis minor</i>)<BR>

21 Dec 2007
Upsurge in rhino poaching in Zimbabwe
Zimbabwe's declining economy is fuelling poaching of endangered rhinos.
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New or updated projects

Modified: Jun 2008 - Started: Feb 2008

Public-Private-Community Partnerships to Improve Food Security and Livelihoods in South East Lowveld

The project will encompass the Chiredzi District in the South East Lowveld of Zimbabwe. There is particular focus on the Sengwe Communal Lands and Chi... » Read more
 
Modified: Feb 2008 - Started: Jul 2000

African Elephants Programme

WWF has supported elephant conservation since it was first established. However, until now, WWF has not developed a specific continent-wide programme ... » Read more
 
Modified: Jan 2008 - Started: Jan 1991

Support to Rhino Conservancies

This project was originally established in 1991 as an ‘insurance policy’ for black rhinos in Zimbabwe, which were being slaughtered in large numbers b... » Read more

Contact

WWF Southern Africa Regional Programme Office (SARPO),
Harare

10 Lanark Road Belgravia Harare
Zimbabwe

T: +263 4 252534
F: +263 4 252533

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