At Maputo National Park’s beautiful Ponta do Ouro beach, a partnership initiative is providing training to local youth in lifesaving and surfing skills. Swimmers are safer, and the youngsters are inspired, empowered and better connected to the ocean on their doorstep.
Elephants are secretive creatures, but Rodolfo Cumbane’s local experience and observations are helping shed light on their habits and habitat choices. Their choice of dens is strategic, and understanding this behaviour can help inform conservation strategies and safeguard both elephants and people.
In October 2023, an aerial census was conducted by the Maputo, Zinave, Banhine and Limpopo national parks to determine their wildlife populations, with support from Peace Parks Foundation and Mozambique’s National Administration for Conservation Areas (ANAC). Early estimates indicate a substantial growth of in wildlife species across the participating parks, all attributed to successful conservation efforts.