From November 2 to 5, Gaborone, Botswana, hosted the 1st Africa Biodiversity Summit — a historic event that brought together leaders, experts, and community representatives from across the continent to discuss the future of conservation in Africa. On the sidelines of the Summit, the Community Leaders Network (CLN)and the Alliance for Indigenous People and Local Communities […]
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Na qualidade de membro, a ReGeCom participou nos dias 4, 5 e 6 de setembro da 2ª sessão da Assembleia Geral da Community Leaders Network (CLN) realizada em Johannesburg, na África do Sul, evento cujo objectivo principal foi compartilhar informações sobre o funcionamento da CLN e estratégias de consolidação da abordagem de gestão de recursos naturais
Organizado pelo Ministério da Agricultura, Ambiente e Pescas através da Direcção Nacional de Florestas e Fauna Bravia, decorreu de 30 de Julho a 1 de Agosto, na cidade de Maputo, a VI Conferência de Maneio Comunitário de Recursos Naturais, com o lema “CONTRIBUINDO PARA A MITIGAÇÃO DAS MUDANÇAS CLIMÁTICAS E PARA O DESENVOLVIMENTO LOCAL”. A
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ReGeCom had the honor of participating in the SADC Transfrontier Conservation Areas (TFCAs) International Conference, held in Harare, Zimbabwe, from May 19–20, 2025. The event, convened under the theme “SADC TFCAs: 25 Years of Cooperation for Regional Integration and Sustainable Development,” brought together governments, civil society, development partners, and technical institutions from across the region. ReGeCom’s
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Since ReGeCom’s initial intervention in the Magoe National Park landscape, it became evident that this is a complex and fragile region. Its remoteness and rich biodiversity are contrasted by the daily struggles of poverty and the constant threat of Human-Wildlife Conflict (HWC), as frequently reported by local communities. These conflicts pose a major challenge to
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With over 1 million species at risk of extinction, the role of local communities in ecosystem recovery has never been more critical. Community-Based Natural Resource Management (CBNRM) offers a proven, sustainable approach, empowering communities to protect biodiversity while enhancing their livelihoods. For ReGeCom, strengthening CBNRM is more than conservation—it’s an investment in people, prosperity, and the planet. By
Climate change, population growth, and habitat loss are driving Human-Wildlife Conflicts (HWC) across many parts of Africa, challenging models of coexistence between people and wildlife This is the daily reality for communities living in and around Magoe National Park, a wildlife-rich landscape where HWC leads to significant losses for both humans and animals. These conflicts
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Oito comunidades na paisagem da Reserva de Marromeu, que participaram do Projeto de Governação Comunitária da ReGeCom entre 2021 e 2023, foram contempladas com financiamento no âmbito da 7ª Fase Operacional do Programa de Pequenas Subvenções (SGP) do Fundo para o Meio Ambiente Global (GEF). Este novo projeto busca fortalecer a governança local, capacitando os comités
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Eight communities in the landscape of the Marromeu Reserve, which participated in the ReGeCom Community Governance Project between 2021 and 2023, were awarded funding under the 7th Global Environment Facility(GEF) Small Grant Program (SGP). This new project seeks to strengthen local governance by empowering the community committees of the communities of Macuere, Safrique and Nhamiambe. The
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As the year comes to a close, we reflect on 2024 with immense gratitude and pride. Together, we have navigated challenges, celebrated milestones, and made meaningful strides towards advancing our mission on setting the scene for supporting Community-Based Natural Resources Management. Below are some of the moments that marked the 2024. These accomplishments are not
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