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Africa is anticipated to experience more than its fair share of climate change’s negative impacts, despite consuming just a fraction of the world’s fossil fuels. Given its size, vast natural resources and unique weather…

As the Africa Youth Climate Assembly kicks off on the sidelines of the Africa Climate Summit, the time is now to showcase the critical role that youth can play in shaping the scientific processes across multilateral environmental agencies. Dr. Lucy…

Sundowner Stories are a new blog series of first-hand stories going behind the scenes of AWF’s remarkable history. In the first installment, AWF Senior Vice President Craig Sholley explores how AWF’s innovative mountain gorilla conservation programs…

Being born in Nyanga, a tourist town endowed with rich biodiversity within its proximity, compelled me to pursue a profession in conservation. For those who have no idea about Nyanga, it is a majestic town that houses Nyanga Mountains—one of the Key…

Chance Conservationists is a series highlighting AWF staff who have embraced people-centered conservation in their professions despite coming from diverse academic fields. These remarkable individuals now espouse conservation values to propel the…

In Zimbabwe's Midlands Province, amidst the sweeping fields of Mberengwa, a young boy named Collins Shava dreamt of becoming an agronomist. Little did he know that his childhood experiences would set the stage for his remarkable journey as a…

Chance Conservationists is a series highlighting AWF staff who have embraced people-centered conservation in their professions despite coming from diverse academic fields. These remarkable individuals now espouse conservation values to propel the…

In the central part of Manicaland Province, located on the Eastern border of Zimbabwe in the provincial capital city of Mutare, a chance encounter during a conservation awareness session in secondary school ignited the zeal for nature and wildlife…

"In Africa, and especially in my country the Democratic Republic of the Congo, most young people orient their studies by projecting the person or iconic figure they will become, and the benefits that go with it. Very few, before making this crucial…

On International Women's Day, we celebrate the women at the African Wildlife Foundation who are making invaluable contributions to our world, like Nancy Githaiga, the AWF Kenya Country Director. Her expertise in hydrology and commitment to promoting…

Cameroon has often been called “Africa in miniature” for how much it mirrors the continent’s diversity. That’s especially true from an ecological standpoint. Like its mother continent, Cameroon boasts a coastline, mountains, savanna, desert and…

Hitimana, J., Ole Kiyiapi, J.L., Kibugi, P.W., Kisioh, H., Mayienda, R., Warinwa, F., Lenaiyasa, P. and Sumba, D., 2011. Challenges of linking socio-economic significance and conservation value of forests In Drylands of Kenya: Case study of Kirisia…

Hitimana, J., Ole Kiyiapi, J.L., Kibugi, P.W., Kisioh, H., Mayienda, R., Warinwa, F., Lenaiyasa, P. and Sumba, D., 2011. Challenges of linking socio-economic significance and conservation value of forests. In Drylands of Kenya: Case study of Kirisia…

Ariel Gakunga, Manager, Field Communications, Storytelling, and Production at African Wildlife Foundation (AWF), oversees the organization’s groundbreaking program to support African storytellers. The African Conservation Voices Media Labs has…

Through the vegetation, meet the newest member of the Kyaguliro family group in Bwindi Impenetrable National Park in Uganda. Born to Tindamanyire on Thursday, September 15th, it was born just in time to be counted in the census of mountain…