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The African CSOs Biodiversity Alliance (ACBA) and the African Wildlife Foundation (AWF) welcome the Convention on Biological Diversity’s decision 15/7 on Resource Mobilization, which requested the Global Environment Facility (GEF) to establish a…

CEO Outlines Possibilities for Positive Outcome in World-Renowned National Park DebateARUSHA, Tanzania, June 24, 2011 -- Some conservationists are declaring a partial victory today as the Government of Tanzania announced that it is not…

The year 2020 with its global pandemic and the tragic death of George Floyd has brought many critical societal issues to light.  While neither is unique to the year, the global attention made possible through modern day communications presents…

CHICAGO, April 5, 2004 - For the first time, the African Wildlife Foundation (AWF) will hold a gala fundraising event in Chicago on May 6, 2004. The dinner and auction will take place at the Ritz Carlton Hotel. Internationally acclaimed and award…

Nairobi, Kenya--African Wildlife Foundation (AWF) has selected its 2009-10 class of Charlotte Conservation Fellows, six emerging scholars who all come from and work in West Africa.Founded in 1996 in honor of the late conservationist Charlotte Kidder…

WASHINGTON -- African Wildlife Foundation has learned of the controversial video released by Bob Parsons, CEO of GoDaddy, in which he is shown hunting what he describes as problem elephants. While Parsons has gone on record regarding his motives,…

“Tom is a natural-born leader whose impressive career and abilities are matched by his drive, passion for conservation, and charisma.” — AWF Board Chair Heather HaagaThe African Wildlife Foundation (AWF) has appointed Dr. Tom Ogilvie-Graham as its…

The Constitutional Court in South Africa has reportedly dismissed an appeal by South Africa’s Department of Environmental Affairs to uphold a moratorium on the domestic trade in rhino horn. The following is a statement from Philip Muruthi, vice…

Children, conservationists, and local celebrities joined the African Wildlife Foundation and WildlifeDirect on Saturday to celebrate world’s largest land mammal ahead of World Elephant Day Ahead of the globally celebrated World…

Machenje Fishing Lodge offers innovative model for communities that may benefit from conservation-driven enterprise KAZUNGULA DISTRICT, Zambia, August 13, 2013—The African Wildlife Foundation (AWF), Taonga Safaris, and residents…

As the CITES conference ramps up, conservation NGO urges Africans to stand up for their natural heritage and join in the fight to end illegal wildlife trafficking NAIROBI, Kenya, March 11, 2013 -- As the 16th Conference of the Parties …

The African Wildlife Foundation (AWF) is tentatively encouraged by developments over the weekend regarding the importation of elephant and lion hunting trophies. President Trump’s statements show that he is listening to the public outcry on…

On September 8-17, 2003, conservationists, business leaders and government officials gathered in Durban, South Africa for the once-per-decade World Parks Congress to debate the future of the world's national parks and protected areas. The 2003…

FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE 4-Nov-09 NAIROBI, KENYA -- The African Wildlife Foundation (AWF) and Starbucks Coffee Company (NASDAQ: SBUX) today inaugurated a Coffee-Quality Laboratory on the campus of Kimathi University College of Technology…