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Human–Wildlife Conflict in Namibia: Conservation Guide 2026
Namibia's communal conservancies are helping communities manage wildlife, but elephants, lions and other predators still threaten crops, livestock, safety and food security. A national project running from April 2022 to December 2027 is combining conflict prevention, wildlife-crime management and community benefits across three hotspot landscapes [1][2].
Community Conservancies in Mozambique: Conservation in 2026
Community conservancies in Mozambique connect local governance, sustainable livelihoods and wildlife protection across terrestrial and marine landscapes. Progress is visible in places such as Inhambane Bay, Maputo National Park and the Greater Gorongosa landscape, but weak enforcement, food insecurity, climate pressure and uncertain finance remain significant challenges.
African Elephant Conservation in Mozambique (2026)
Mozambique's elephant population suffered a severe poaching crisis, falling from just over 20,000 to an estimated 10,300 in five years. Protection, landscape management and community partnerships remain essential to recovery, particularly in Niassa Reserve and Quirimbas National Park [1].
African Wild Dog Conservation in Namibia: 2026 Status and Guide
Namibia's African wild dogs are part of a transboundary population concentrated in the country's north-east and eastern communal lands. Estimates vary by survey, but the species remains highly threatened by habitat fragmentation, persecution, disease and road mortality.
