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From savannah plant to global remedy: read the latest story from Namibia on devil's claw!
02/03/2026

Found in arid, savanna environments in southern Africa, devil’s claw is recognised for its anti-inflammatory properties and is used to reduce...

SWM Programme's participation to the ICCB 2025
19/06/2025

On the occasion of the International Conference for Conservation Biology (ICCB 2025), the SWM Programme and the International Livestock Research...

FAO Launches Sustainable Wildlife Management Programme in Lao PDR
10/02/2025

FAO Launches Sustainable Wildlife Management Programme in Lao People’s Democratic Republic to Address Biodiversity, Food Security, and Zoonotic Risks.

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A change of gear for the Sustainable Wildlife Management Programme
08/08/2023

The SWM (Sustainable Wildlife Management) Programme, involving CIRAD, is embarking on its second phase. It is part of NaturAfrica, the European Union's...

Sustainable Wildlife Management Programme - Phase II
10/07/2024

After five years of activity, the SWM Programme is pursuing its implementation with a second phase, in order to continue its commitment to the...

Sustainable Wildlife Management Programme expands in Asia-Pacific - New regional project starting in Lao PDR will help boost zoonotic disease prevention
11/11/2024

The Food and Agriculture Organization of the United Nations (FAO) today launched a new Asia-Pacific project in the Lao People’s Democratic Republic...

Programme Launch: Sustainable Wildlife Management (SWM) Programme in Cameroon
29/03/2024

Cameroon’s wildlife in the spotlight: Launch of a new initiative to sustainably manage the Grand Tridom-Tri-National de la Sangha landscape and support...

European Union (EU) supports second phase of Sustainable Wildlife Management Programme
03/08/2023

The EU’s €25 million contribution to scale up the multi-partner Sustainable Wildlife Management Programme will support work to promote sustainable...

Inaugl tribe members commit to legally protect more than 12,000 ha of high biodiversity forest
04/08/2023

Indigenous landowners of the Inaugl tribe of  Papua New Guinea have joined their neighbours in the Bismarck Forest Corridor to commit to legally...

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Sustainable Devil's claw harvesting in Namibia
08/09/2025

From Conflict to Coexistence: Simonda Kakola’s Story from Namibia
20/02/2026

This short video tells the story of Simonda Kakola, a young and dynamic farmer from Namibia’s Zambezi region who, like many others, is facing the challenges...

Wildlife translocation brings new opportunities to Mucheni Conservancy in Zimbabwe
21/01/2026

In Zimbabwe’s Mucheni Community Conservancy, 90 wild animals—impalas, kudus, and zebras—have been reintroduced through the EU-funded Sustainable Wildlife...

How Spray Races Are Protecting Cattle, Livelihoods and Wildlife in Zambia
21/01/2026

In Zambia’s Kazungula District, where livestock and wildlife share the same landscapes, tick-borne diseases can devastate cattle and farmers’ incomes....

Reducing human-wildlife-conflict with a community mapping game
19/12/2014

Discover how a participatory mapping game with rural communities in Southern Africa can be used to reduce HWC. This game was developed in Zimbabwe...

Keeping elephants away with chilli fences
19/12/2024

Learn how chilli fences in southern Africa can deter elephants from destroying communities’ crops and avoid and/or reduce HWC incidents.

The impacts of wild meat value chains on biodiversity, food security and health - ICCB 2025 symposium
28/09/2025

This video was recorded during the 2025 International Congress for Conservation Biology (ICCB 2025). The SWM Programme and the International Livestock...

Papua New Guinea voices: community films for culture and conservation
08/05/2025

In Papua New Guinea, young filmmakers are stepping behind the camera to capture their own traditions, knowledge, and conservation efforts. With hands-on...

Conserving wildlife, traditional adornments and cultural heritage in Papua New Guinea
28/02/2025

This video showcases the cultural richness of Papua New Guinea through bilas, traditional adornments that represent the identity of hundreds of indigenous...

Preserving wildlife and empowering local communities through conservation deeds in Papua New Guinea
28/02/2025

This video explores how Conservation Deeds enable local communities in Papua New Guinea to map and zone their lands for conservation, sustainable...

Rupununi communities lead the way in monitoring wildlife
06/11/2024

This video highlights how communities in Guyana's Rupununi region are pioneering new approaches to wildlife conservation.

Community-based sustainable wildlife management
15/04/2022

This animation tells the story of Leo and Barbara and the communities they are working with to achieve sustainable wildlife management. The animation...

Indigenous People and forest conservation in Democratic Republic of the Congo
12/10/2022

The Ituri forest in northeastern Democratic Republic of the Congo is rich in wildlife and important mineral resources. It is also home to many indigenous...

Sustainable wildlife management in the Democratic Republic of the Congo
16/06/2021

The Ituri forest in northeastern Democratic Republic of the Congo is rich in wildlife and important mineral resources. The quest for wealth and food...

Five ways to achieve sustainable wildlife management in Congo – #SWM Programme
26/10/2023

Discover how the Sustainable Wildlife Management (SWM) Programme, in collaboration with local communities and the government, aims at improving wildlife...

Launch of a new wildlife checkpoint in the Rupununi Savannah, Guyana
13/05/2024

The Rupununi Savannah in Guyana is teeming with wildlife, including a large variety of bird and mammal species. The aim of this video is to increase...

Sustainable wildlife management in the Rupununi, Guyana
20/11/2020

Fish and wildlife are an integral part of the indigenous culture and diet in the Rupununi region of Guyana, which borders Brazil and Venezuela. However,...

 

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