Africa Features

 The Nature Conservancy in Africa
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The Conservancy's Kristen Patterson shares digital photos with village women © Daniel White/TNCExploring Partnerships along the Zambezi
The Chiawa Partnership Park is a pilot project designed to test new concepts for enhancing national conservation areas and community benefits.   
Wangari Maathai, Nobel laureate and founder of The Greenbelt Movement © TNCVideo from Cophenhagen
Wangari Maathai, founder of The Greenbelt Movement, discusses her work with the Conservancy and why protecting nature in the face of climate change is critical.   
Samburu women, Kenya © Suzi EsterhasConservation in Kenya
See how the Conservancy is helping protect wildlife and community well-being in Kenya. Video included! 

From Drumbeats to Texts & Tweets: Different Ways to Say ‘The River is Rising’

Reducing floods through dams on rivers like the Zambezi can actually make the floods that do happen catastrophic. How can conservation help?»

Adopt an Acre in East Africa

The landscapes and animals of East Africa represent the essence of wildness and majesty. See for yourself with our video.

Then Adopt an Acre in Africa today»

Sudan the Rhino Lands Safely in Kenya

Can we save the northern white rhino from extinction? With only 8 left in the world, efforts are underway to return 4 from captivity back into the wild.»

Planting Trees in Kenya

View a video of Nature Conservancy staff participating in a community-led forest restoration project with the Green Belt Movement.»