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About Us
Founded in 2019, Wildlife Conservation Action (WCA) promotes human-wildlife coexistence in Zimbabwe's critical wildlife areas. Integrating indigenous knowledge and scientific expertise, we partner closely with communities to craft effective solutions for human-wildlife conflict, benefitting both livelihoods and wildlife, especially key species such as lions and elephants. We address pressing threats faced by these wildlife species due to habitat loss, climate change and conflict with humans.
Using a non-lethal, culturally sensitive approach, we conduct research to understand wildlife behaviour and trends, which guides our interventions. In addition to reducing human-wildlife conflict and improving community livelihoods, the non-lethal and climate smart mitigation measures such as the use of mobile bomas, chilli farming, bee keeping and holistic land and livestock management also contribute to climate change mitigation and adaptation by promoting sustainable agriculture practices, carbon sequestration, and enhancing ecosystem services.
We also raise awareness among the community and advising farmers on fortifying livestock enclosures, monitoring wildlife movements to protect livestock and crop fields, and collaborating with broader conservation and community associations for greater impact.
We educate and raise awareness of wildlife and environmental conservation to Zimbabwe’s younger generations, fostering love and understanding of their natural heritage.
What We Do
Human-Wildlife Conflict Mitigation
Our human-wildlife co-existence projects are focused on reducing costs and increasing benefits. We are working with local communities in reducing and preventing incidence of conflict and increasing the benefits communities get from living alongside wildlife and improving community livelihoods.
Climate Smart
Livelihoods
The focus is to empower local communities with the knowledge and resources needed to develop sustainable and eco-friendly livelihoods. By fostering a sense of sufficiency, we aim to alleviate poverty, reduce pressure on natural resources and contribute to overall community well-being.
Research and Conservation Leadership
Our conservation work is driven by comprehensive research that identifies and addresses the most pressing threats facing wildlife species and entire ecosystems. By understanding the specific challenges through detailed studies, we implement targeted actions that mitigate these threats
Where We Work
Our Projects
Nyaminyami Human-Wildlife
Conflict Mitigation Project
In human dominated landscapes co-existence between humans and wildlife can only be achieved when loss of human life and livelihoods (crops and livestock) to wildlife is reduced. The project’s vision is to restore wildlife populations that benefit communities living in the Sebungwe landscape of north western Zimbabwe.
Mbire Human-Wildlife
Conflict Mitigation Project
The project's objective is to improve HWC mitigation and monitoring in Mbire District hotspot areas. It is specifically addressing human-carnivore mitigation through provision of predator proof cattle bomas and reinforcement of existing conventional livestock kraals.
Guardians Of The Wild (GOTW)
Guardians of the Wild (GOTW) is our conservation education program, which is aimed at educating children in rural and urban schools about the importance of conservation and sustainable development. This is achieved through the establishment of conservation clubs in the schools, all under the name GUARDIANS OF THE WILD.
