The Tetezani Luangwa Alliance: Collaborating with communities to achieve human-wildlife coexistence and create a thriving landscape for people and wildlife
In August 2024, a new partnership was announced between the Zambian Carnivore Programme (ZCP), Chipembele Wildlife Education Trust (CWET) and Conservation South Luangwa (CSL) - the Tetezani Luangwa Alliance (Tetezani meaning ‘We Protect’). Together, we effectively address the core pillars of successful conservation work - community empowerment, resource protection and conservation science. The Tetezani Luangwa Alliance aims to strengthen relationships and enhance the effectiveness of existing human-wildlife coexistence programmes in South Luangwa as well as develop new joint conservation initiatives.
Historically, ZCP, CWET and CSL have independently managed programmes to address human-wildlife conflict. Together, we have also collaborated on initiatives such as weekly radio shows reaching 50,000 listeners, guided game drives, theatre performances and events such as the annual Fun Run/Carnivore Cup, which is attended by more than 6,000 people. Alongside these successful programmes, the Tetezani Luangwa Alliance aims to scale up collaborative efforts to foster sustainable and mutually beneficial coexistence between people and wildlife.
The Tetezani Luangwa Alliance will work to facilitate discussions and address challenges in implementing effective land use planning, increase knowledge about coexistence within the local community, and improve transparency and accountability. By bringing together our expertise, resources and networks through this partnership, we can move towards long-term coexistence that benefits both people and wildlife in South Luangwa.
If you would like to support the Tetezani Luangwa Alliance with its human-wildlife coexistence work or would like to find out more, please get in touch.
