Many communities in Simalaha have traded their old cooking practices – using charcoal and large logs on open fires – for fuel-efficient cookstoves that have been provided by a collaboration between Peace Parks Foundation and Commonland. These stoves reduce the consumption of wood and charcoal by approximately 30% and also function well with only a few small twigs. So, the work of finding and carrying firewood is now quick and light work and can now be done by the youngsters.
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Fishing Smart for People and Nature
Communities in and around Maputo National Park have fished in its beautiful lakes for many years. They rely on this source of food, which is why the park started a sustainable fishing initiative, to ensure that the lakes stand protected and continue to provide sustenance. […]
