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building resilient ecosystems african wildlife foundation skip to main content african wildlife foundation search main menu our approach leading for wildlife empowering leadership influencing decision making amplifying african conservation voices living with wildlife building resilient ecosystems supporting resilient people ensuring good governance caring for wildlife strengthening wildlife management counter wildlife trafficking applying conservation science our focal species where we work about awf strategic vision resources publications awf leadership pressroom financials history board of trustees careers procurement contact us partners news other ways to give make a donation renew your membership give monthly legacy and estate planning gifts of stock donor advised funds donate living with wildlife building resilient ecosystems we help governments and local authorities plan and manage land in ways that benefit people and contribute to sustainable development land use planning land restoration and climate smart solutions all contribute to resilient ecosystems that deliver rewards for people and wildlife our approach to building resilient ecosystems is inextricable from supporting resilient people this people centered approach promotes nature as a cultural and economic asset which incentivizes communities to safeguard biodiversity so they can reap its rewards how we work strengthening conservation through science we are working with the rwanda development board and the dian fossey gorilla fund to introduce environmental dna edna monitoring in volcanoes national park through the tui wildlife programme supported by the tui care foundation by analyzing genetic traces found in water and soil rwandan conservation professionals can detect a wider range of species and changes in ecosystem health that traditional monitoring may miss read more climate change africa is key to addressing climate challenges and protecting nature is an important part of delivering on global adaptation and mitigation goals by placing nature and conservation values at the core of economic transformation africa can lead the way to a more sustainable future through green economies that decouple economic growth and resource consumption this is important for the long term as under business as usual scenarios africa is poised to become a much greater carbon emitter more important though is the urgency of delivering climate resilient pathways to growth for communities on the front lines of the effects of climate change this means helping them use nature based solutions to adapt to instability caused by extreme weather drought and changing planting zones conservation activities like agroforestry reforestation and sustainable land use planning build community resilience to the effects of climate change and can help to sequester carbon these activities also deliver other benefits such as increasing food security promoting healthy soil and reducing poverty building biodiversity positive economies and supporting sustainable livelihood training and payment for ecosystem services helps communities sustainably manage forests watersheds and the other natural systems we need to survive in the face of climate change awf pursues a range of climate adaptation interventions on the ground across our landscapes including in the drc cameroon and rwanda this work informs our engagements with leaders at the national continental and global levels where we promote solutions to climate change and build networks that scale our climate message learn more about our approach restoring ecosystems managing landscapes to stop and reverse habitat loss we work with protected area authorities to strengthen their management of protected areas by equipping them with equipment tools and training in best practices we also help to establish and support the management of community conservancies and community forests many of these community conservation areas protect wildlife corridors natural areas that allow wildlife to travel from one habitat to another which are crucial for seasonal wildlife movement or adapting to the effects of climate change creating these areas involves participatory inclusive land use planning robust local governance and sustainable and prosperous community livelihoods strategies the end results are intact ecosystems that can provide essential ecosystem services and are more resilient to climate change how we restored a wildlife corridor negotiating space for wildlife in approaching landscape level conservation we identify targets ranging from the number of endangered species in a landscape to the presence of ecosystem services like clean water how those targets are distributed guides how the landscape is divided into functional zones with solutions shaped by communities and other stakeholders through collaborative planning locally led solutions are key to stabilizing and increasing wildlife populations in the long term using data from patrols ecological monitoring remote sensing and satellite imagery we develop land use models and apply geographic information systems gis to help local people make sustainable decisions about how to use the land from conservation planning to development choices this way communities reap the rewards of nature without overexploiting it and both people and wildlife have the space they need to thrive see this work in action in the drc our integrated approach leading for wildlife empowering leadership influencing decision making amplifying african conservation voices living with wildlife building resilient ecosystems supporting resilient people ensuring good governance caring for wildlife strengthening wildlife management counter wildlife trafficking applying conservation science our focal species see more of our work beyond the gorillas celebrating kwita izina and building a future for conservation restoring water in kidepo to reduce human wildlife conflict awf backs nearly 300 rwandans to drive conservation enterprise statement on the kidepo valley conservation landscape collaborative management partnership kvcl cmp community driven forest restoration in vuria kenya for biodiversity and ecosystem recovery community led efforts safeguarding rwanda s mountain gorillas international day of forests 2026 celebrating people partnerships and impact reconnecting pathways restoring trust and preparing for the future in the drc a river reborn community led conservation on tanzania s londo river gold biodiversity and the future of bili uéré confronting the toll of artisanal mining in drc amboseli at the crossroads of conservation and development a conversation with kenya country director awf elephant cooperation partner to provide water for climate resilience in kenya how community led reforestation strengthens conservation and climate resilience awf wins prestigious africa sustainable futures award conservation and tourism africa s keys to unlocking a sustainable future balancing the needs of people and wildlife an integrated approach to conservation and development in rwanda sustainable cocoa farming transforming lives boosting conservation in cameroon why landscape restoration matters for communities in africa awf and tui care foundation enhance access to clean water in taita taveta county international day of biodiversity how awf fuels biodiversity conservation in africa international day of biodiversity awf s pioneering role in rwanda s conservation success drc s bili uele has potential to help fight the climate battle africa climate week how sustainable farming transforms life in drc environmental policy expert africa s protected areas critical for development mapping the natural world on earth day awf honors esri partnership growing forests and communities baby bamboo plants restore mountain gorilla habitat in rwanda hippos zebras return to this community conservancy in tanzania a drought resistant seed boosts sugarcane yields stops habitat loss in southern tanzania resources climate change fact sheet 2025 awf large landscape prioritization how awf decides where to work resilient africa unlocking nature s value september 2023 zimbabwe biodiversity economy status report investment blueprint and framework for natural capital accounting 2023 where we work cameroon fact sheet 2022 bili uele landscape fact sheet 2022 land use induced spillover priority actions for protected and conserved area managers 2021 conserve africa s wildlife today your gift helps safeguard iconic african species and the landscapes they call home while working with communities to lead the way in conservation donate now webform homepage donate form make a gift to protect africa s most vulnerable species leave this field blank footer menu sign up for our newsletter where we work news contact us careers procurement my awf login footer utility privacy policy credits copyright african wildlife foundation is headquartered in nairobi kenya a registered 501 c 3 organization in 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