An interview with Amy Fraenkel, Executive Secretary of CMS
28/08/2025
This video is part of the SWM Programme series of interviews with senior government officials and permanent Secretaries on the importance of the legal platform developed by the Programme as part of national and international reform processes.
The video features the interview of Amy Fraenke...
An Interview with Musonda Mumba, Secretary General of the Convention on Wetlands
28/08/2025
This interview is part of the SWM Programme series of interviews with senior government officials and permanent Secretaries on the contribution of the Legal Hub developed by the Programme as part of national and international reform processes.
The video features Musonda Mumba, Secretary Ge...
An interview with Astrid Schomaker, Executive Secretary of the Convention on Biological Diversity (CBD)
28/08/2025
This interview is one of a series of interviews showcasing the work of the SWM Programme and the role of the Legal Hub in supporting ongoing policy and legislation work in participating countries. The video features the Executive Secretary of the Convention on Biological Diversity (CBD), Astri...
Train yourself to identify and count waterbirds in North Africa and the Sahel!
10/07/2025
Discover the brand new MOOC in French of the RESSOURCE Project: "Identifying and counting waterbirds in North Africa and the Sahel – How and for what purposes?". Now available on the IUCN-PAPACO MOOC Conservation platform (mooc-conservation.org), this free online course offers 40 hours of interac...
An interview with Wynter Boipuso Mmolotsi, Minister of Environment and Tourism, Republic of Botswana
26/06/2025
This interview is one of a series of interviews showcasing the work of the SWM Programme and the role of the Legal Hub in supporting ongoing policy and legislation work in participating countries. This video features the Minister of Environment and Tourism in Botswana, Mr Wynter Boipuso Mmolots...
An interview with Evans Muhanga, Permanent Secretary, Ministry of Tourism, Zambia
26/06/2025
This interview is one of a series of interviews showcasing the work of the SWM Programme and the role of the Legal Hub in supporting ongoing policy and legislation work in participating countries. The video features the Permanent Secretary of the Ministry of Tourism in Zambia, Mr Evans Muhanga....
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 training from the National Film Institute and support from the Sustainable Wildlife Management (SWM) Programme, communities are using film to sa...
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 communities.
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 use, and development. These private legal agreements protect valuable forests from illegal logging and mining while promoting sustainable livelihood...
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 was inspired by six key elements needed for community-based sustainable wildlife management. These are described in this Technical Brief
Animated story on community rights and wildlife conservation
18/09/2020
This engaging animation tells the story of Leo, Alex and Barbara. The story shows how the Sustainable Wildlife Management (SWM) Programme works hand-in-hand with Indigenous Peoples and local communities to improve food security and wildlife conservation. The animation explains in a clear and v...
Goat is Gold; Levia’s story
01/08/2024
Watch this video to experience a typical day in the life of Levia, a community goat breeder and farmer in Binga District, Matabeleland North Province, Zimbabwe. The Sustainable Wildlife Management (SWM) Programme is working with traditional chiefs, local communities, government authorities and w...
How to make chilli bricks to ward off elephants
01/08/2024
Watch this training video to learn how to make chilli bricks to deter elephants from eating your crops and to reduce human-wildlife conflict.
Dedicated to wildlife and her community; Chipo’s latest story
01/08/2024
Watch this video to experience a typical day in the life of Chipo, a young community wildlife enthusiast who is working in Binga District, Matabeleland North Province, Zimbabwe. The SWM Programme is working with traditional chiefs, local communities, government authorities and women like Chipo t...
Preserving wetlands with white water lilies
18/11/2019
Experimental cultivation of water lily in the Senegal River delta is one of the RESSOURCE Project flagship initiatives. This engaging nature-friendly activity benefits and involves the local communities, such as rice-farmers, cooperatives of women and restaurant owners. Water lily production can...
Wetlands and waterbirds conservation in Senegal
09/02/2021
Every year, millions of water birds migrate from Europe to Africa to winter in the Sahelian wetlands. These wetlands, which are essential for local community livelihoods and water birds, are now under threat. How can we ensure a brighter future for people and water birds? The RESSOURCE Project...
Assane – An inspiring Senegalese conservationist
03/10/2019
Discover how Assane actively contributes to migratory waterbirds conservation in Senegal. Wetlands in Senegal are a critical habitat for million’s of migratory water birds. Assane’s work with the Senegal National Parks helps protect these fragile habitats. The RESSOURCE project is training Nation...
Astou – A young Senegalese conservationist and bird enthusiast
25/11/2019
Astou is a young passionate conservationist from Senegal. Every year millions of water birds migrate from Europe to winter in the wetlands of the Senegal Delta. Astou actively contributed to the annual International Waterbird Census in the Djoudj National Park. She encourages other young African ...
Conserving wetlands and migratory water birds in Senegal
14/05/2019
Meet Astou, Assane, Bruno and Issa, inspiring individuals who are working to conserve wetlands and migratory waterbirds in Senegal. Every year millions of water birds migrate from Europe to winter in the wetlands of the Senegal Delta. The RESSOURCE Project is supporting their work in the wetlands...