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Community members planting trees to protect Nairobi’s Upper Tana Watershed.

Nairobi’s Water Future Depends On A Healthy Upper Tana Watershed

By Ademola Ajagbe and Eddy Njoroge Nairobi is approaching the limits of its water supply. As the city expands, demand continues to rise while the capital remains heavily dependent on rivers originating in surrounding counties. Groundwater has increasingly been used to bridge the shortfall, but boreholes are not a long-term solution. If Nairobi’s water future […]

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Water source protection in a scenic mountain landscape with flowing river and rocky terrain.

Protecting A Strategic Water Source During National Water Week And Beyond

As South Africa celebrates National Water Week from 16 to 20 March 2026, the WILDLANDS programme of the conservation focused NGO, WILDTRUST, shines a spotlight on the Upper uThukela Water Fund (UTWF) project — a pioneering initiative dedicated to protecting one of the country’s most vital and strategic water sources in KwaZulu-Natal, South Africa through […]

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Wetland of international importance in Angola with lush vegetation and reflective water surfaces.

Angola Designates First Ever Wetland Of International Importance

The Ramsar Convention on Wetlands and the government of Angola have designated the country’s first ever Wetland of International Importance, Lisima Lya Mwono. Located in Angola’s central and southeastern highlands, the site’s name translates to “Source of Life” in the Luchaze language. Since 2015, the National Geographic Okavango Wilderness Project (NGOWP) has been working with communities and governments to […]

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African female ranger on a suspension bridge in a wildlife reserve.

World Ranger Day 2025: Protect Our Wildlife Protectors

Sharing Stories of Resilience and Courage from African Rangers in the Field   Today marks World Ranger Day 2025, celebrated under the theme “Rangers, Powering Transformative Conservation.” This annual initiative honours the critical work of rangers worldwide and commemorates those rangers who suffered in the line of duty. Across Africa, nearly 60,000 rangers dedicate themselves to […]

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