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How can we cut through the jargon and uncertainty regarding climate and biodiversity finance, and how can we appreciate the value of real ownership of nature and wealth on the ground? A panel discussion during Africa Climate Week cut to the core of…

From September 1-3, the Africa Youth Climate Assembly (AYCA) joined hands to produce the AYCA Nairobi Declaration, which includes an ambitious call for African and international decision-makers to “commit to meaningful, inclusive, and systemic…

Africa stands at a critical juncture. Recent years have demonstrated our continent’s potential to chart a developmental path rooted in sustainability, inclusivity, and innovation. There are encouraging signs. In 2024, half of all venture capital…

Ngene, S. Lala, F., Nzisa, M., Kimitei, K., Mukeka, M., Kiambi, S., Davidson, Z., Bakari, S., Lyimo, E., Khayale, C., Ihwagi, F., Douglas-Hamilton, I. 2017. Aerial total count of elephants, buffalo and giraffe in the Tsavo – Mkomazi ecosystem …

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A son of teachers, Kaddu Sebunya was introduced to international affairs and global issues early in life—an introduction that initially started him on a career focused on rural development and humanitarian relief.While studying in France, however,…

A new country faces any number of challenges, and for the Republic of South Sudan, that includes determining how best to manage its abundance of natural resources.At the request of the government, AWF is assisting South Sudan in establishing…

AdventureWomen owner and longtime conservationist, Judi Wineland, to join the May 2022 trip NEW YORK / WASHINGTON D.C. / NAIROBI, KENYA (May 27, 2021) – AdventureWomen, a by-women, for-women adventure travel company, has announced that they…

​​​Life and research in the villagesAs I mentioned in my last blog, the last two villages that I am surveying are Satau and Parakarungu in Botswana. As these villages are so far from Kasane where I am staying, Georginah’s (my translator) mother has…

We had the opportunity to sit down with Carol Pineau, an award-winning filmmaker and journalist with 20 years of experience reporting on Africa—and the host of Foreign Policy (FP) magazine’s podcast, “Africa Forward.” AWF recently partnered with…

In the untamed landscapes of Karamoja, a semi-arid region in northeastern Uganda, lies a complex interplay between people and wildlife. This remote and rugged terrain is home to a rich tapestry of wildlife, including elephants, lions, and giraffes,…

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Reston, VA — ADF Solutions, Inc. (ADF Solutions), a global leader in digital forensic software, has announced a strategic partnership with the African Wildlife Foundation (AWF) to combat wildlife trafficking in Africa. This collaboration aims to…

In many of Kenya’s wildlife-rich landscapes today, despite the numerous efforts put in place by the government and other stakeholders, conservation continues to face challenges including habitat fragmentation and illegal killing of wildlife. Further…

While it’s often what gets the most attention, wildlife trafficking isn’t the only threat to Africa’s wildlife. As people and wildlife increasingly find themselves in closer quarters a new problem is intensifying: that of human–wildlife conflict…