CBD LifeWeb

Expression of Interest

lifeweb
$307,500 USD of funding needed
Country
Abstract
The middle reach of the Zambezi River, from Chirundu, Zambia, to the river’s entry into Mozambique, is renowned for its wildlife diversity and abundance. This spectacular area, visited by thousands of tourists from around the world each year, hosts some of Africa’s best remaining populations of Nile crocodile, hippopotamus, African elephant, and African buffalo, and is also home to wild dog, lion, leopard, eland, sable and Lichtenstein’s hartebeest.
Objective
Create a new nature conservation park, involve the local community in nature conservation efforts by incorporating local community in park management and by providing alternative livelihoods.
For more information contact the CBD LifeWeb Coordination Office
lifeweb@cbd.int
www.cbd.int/lifeweb