An innovative project in Rwanda’s Rukiga district addresses gender-based violence and promotes women’s health through conservation, led by the Margaret Pyke Trust and partners. Learn how integrated solutions are driving unexpected community benefits
Targeted conservation efforts by the EWT and partners have led to the Wattled Crane’s downlisting from Critically Endangered to Endangered in South Africa. Learn how collaborative action has safeguarded these birds and their wetland habitats
African penguin populations face significant decline, threatening their survival. This Endangered Wildlife Trust study highlights their conservation’s economic and moral value, estimating contributions of up to R4.5 billion annually from tourism, education, and existence value.
South Africa’s Western Soutpansberg Nature Reserve, declared in January 2025, safeguards biodiversity, cultural heritage, and community development while contributing to global conservation targets.
Succulent poaching is a growing issue in South Africa, with hundreds of thousands of plants poached annually. The EWT’s Conservation Canine Unit is using scent detection dogs to combat this crisis.
A survey in the northern Kruger National Park reveals a worrying decline in lion numbers due to targeted poisonings and poaching, highlighting the urgent need for conservation action.