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On November 13th, at the "Conservation is Good Business" symposium in Washington, D.C., the President of Botswana, Festus Mogae embraced the concept of sustainable economic development as the only option that offers hope for struggling African…

Inland delta is home to robust populations of elephants, lions, hippos, wild dogs, birds, and other species Last week the UN Educational, Scientific, and Cultural Organization, or UNESCO, officially declared the Okavango Delta its 1,000th…

Eighteen years after the Convention on International Trade in Endangered Species (CITES) banned the ivory trade, Ministers from the African elephant range states have for the first time achieved a regional consensus on how to address this highly…

Gaborone, Botswana, 5th November 2025. The African Wildlife Foundation (AWF) announced on Wednesday an annual investment of $30 million to support the protection of Africa's rich biodiversity, further reaffirming its commitment to the African Union…

AWF Points to Social, Economic Instability from COVID-19 as Growing Threat to Conservation;  Renews Call to Stop Illegal Trade of Elephant Ivory to Buyers in Asia and Other Parts of the World. WASHINGTON, D.C. and NAIROBI, KENYA (August…

The Charlotte Conservation Fellowship Program honors the memory of Charlotte Kidder Ramsay by helping young Africans pursue advanced studies in conservation-related fields. Candidates must be aged 21 to 40, have a letter of acceptance from an…

The Southern Africa region boasts an incredible variety of ecosystems and landscapes, from lush tropical forests to expansive grasslands and arid terrains. This region harbors over 25% of the world’s population of endangered wild dogs and…

Well, the past two weeks have flown by, and Angel and I have been very busy completing the community surveys across the two sectors. It’s a large area so we have tried to ensure that we have covered as many people as possible,…

25 Years of ImpactAWF’s contribution to Zimbabwe’s conservation journey began in 2001. We are proud of our track record of developing innovative ideas and fostering successful collaborations with government, the private sector, and local communities…

After many months of work and effort, AWF has signed two new agreements on the '4 corners' and 'Insaka' activities which will support AWF's new program in southern Africa.The 4 corners agreement was signed in a ceremony Monday afternoon in Gaborone,…

The African Wildlife Foundation (AWF) is proud to welcome Sir Ketumile Masire, Former President of the Republic of Botswana, as its newest Board of Trustees member. Masire is regarded throughout Africa as an outstanding democratic leader, known for…

Although Ona Basimane began his career as a safari guide in 2007, he has nurtured his knowledge of Botswana’s wildlife and wild lands since childhood. Growing up in Maun — considered the gateway for tourism into Botswana’s remarkable Okavango Delta …

While working in the tourism industry, we were often asked: "Should I go on safari to East Africa or Southern Africa?" The answer is never easy because there are many factors to consider.First, let me define the regions: East Africa encompasses…

“The threats are many,” Painted Dog Conservation (PDC) Executive Director Peter Blinston pinpointed. “Loss of quality habitat and poaching represent the biggest problems. Unless we take action to address these threats, painted dogs will become…

When leaders, scientists, and conservationists gather in Gaborone for the first-ever Africa Biodiversity Summit, they won’t just be attending another environmental conference. They’ll be shaping a vision for Africa’s future—one where nature is not…