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The population of the world’s tallest land mammal is shrinking. Over the last three decades, giraffe numbers have dropped 38 percent — from 157,000 in 1985 to an estimated 97,500 in 2015. This decline led the International Union for Conservation of…

McGahey, D., Williams, D., Muruthi, P., Loubser, D., 2013. Investigating climate change vulnerability and planning for adaptation: Learning from a study of climate change impacts on the Mountain Gorilla in the Albertine Rift. Natural Science. 5(5A):…

AWF LAUNCHES 'LARGE-LANDSCAPE' APPROACH TO CONSERVATIONAfrican Wildlife Foundation is launching an ambitious new approach to wildlife conservation by focusing beyond protected areas to vast landscapes called African Heartlands."We're looking at the…

The conservation of large carnivores poses a significant challenge worldwide. In Africa, the African lion was once widely distributed across the continent, but populations have dramatically declined and in some areas disappeared due to human…

The Uganda Wildlife Authority (UWA) and its counterparts in Rwanda and the Democratic Republic of Congo, have petitioned Interpol to investigate and arrest suspects engaged in poaching of the highly endangered mountain gorillas.In the last 6 months,…

On December 2, authorities in Zambia arrested alleged ivory trafficker Ben Simasiku, a Zambian national and one of nine fugitives targeted by INTERPOL’s Operation Infra Terra, the first fugitive operation to specifically pursue individuals…

In his 2023 International Youth Day message, the United Nations Secretary-General António Guterres notes that it is important to ensure that young people gain and apply skills in a green economy as the world celebrates the determination, ideas, and…

Derrick Mugisha is one of 50 youth participants sponsored by African Wildlife Foundation to attend the inaugural Africa Protected Areas Congress in July 2022. He is the founder and CEO of the Uganda-based Biodiversity Hub International and leads the…

Africa has the youngest population in the world, with 70% of sub-Saharan Africa under the age of 30. This positions its youth as crucial drivers in shaping a sustainable future for the continent's communities and ecosystems.Today, on International…

In the heart of Uganda, the African Wildlife Foundation (AWF) stands tall as a powerful beacon of hope for conserving wildlife and developing communities. As the world celebrates International Education Day, with a strong emphasis on prioritizing…

International Dog Day allows us to honor our trusted canines, whether they are beloved pets or endangered wildlife like the African wild dog. This year, African Wildlife Foundation celebrates the work of our specialized trained sniffer dogs and…

Africa, a vibrant tapestry of life, teems with diverse wildlife and ecosystems. This rich biodiversity is not just a source of beauty but a vital lifeline for local communities and economies. At the African Wildlife Foundation (AWF), we understand…

Rwanda's captivating landscapes and diverse wildlife serve as more than just a source of national pride; they are also a cornerstone of its economy. Tourism, driven largely by the allure of mountain gorillas, contributes an estimated 10% to Rwanda's…

In his keynote address on nature-based solutions and private finance in conservation at the Commonwealth Business Forum in Kigali, Rwanda, African Wildlife Foundation CEO Kaddu Sebunya said, “We have incredible value in our natural resources that…

Across the 14 landscapes where we work, the elements of our approach—leading for wildlife, living with wildlife, and caring for wildlife—complement each other. How they work together depends on the threats and pressures specific to each landscape.In…