Tag: Protected Areas
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Tanzania’s New Reserves Boost Tourism, Displacing Locals
Introduction: A surge of visitors meets old tensions Tanzania is expanding its network of protected areas, drawing international visitors to iconic landscapes from the foothills of the Great Rift Valley to the high plains near the Serengeti. These reserves promise economic benefits through tourism, job creation, and conservation funding. Yet for many local communities, especially…
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New Reserves in Tanzania: Tourism Boom Amid Displacement of Local Communities
Background: Tanzania’s Growing Reserve System Tanzania has expanded its network of protected areas, aiming to boost tourism revenue and protect unique ecosystems. The country’s far north hosts dramatic terrains—from the active volcano Ol’doinyo Lengai, known locally as the Mountain of God, to the shimmering salt flats of Lake Natron. These landscapes have long drawn travelers…
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New Chile National Park Joins 2,800km Wildlife Corridor
Chile Expands Its Network with a Landmark National Park In a bold move for conservation, Chile is poised to establish its 47th national park, a step that will protect nearly 200,000 hectares of pristine wilderness and complete a sweeping wildlife corridor stretching 1,700 miles (2,800 kilometers) from the Pacific coast to the southernmost reaches of…
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Chile’s New National Park Joins a 2,800km Wildlife Corridor to the Southern Tip
Overview: A Landmark Addition to Chile’s Protected Lands Chile is poised to designate its 47th national park, a move that would protect nearly 200,000 hectares (about 500,000 acres) of pristine wilderness. The decision is more than a land protection effort; it completes a vital wildlife corridor that stretches roughly 1,700 miles (2,800 kilometers) from the…
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Africa’s Biodiversity Summit Opens with a Bold Call to Protect the Continent’s Natural Heritage and Ecological Sovereignty
Opening Day Signals a Bold Commitment to Africa’s Biodiversity The inaugural Africa Biodiversity Summit opened with a clear and urgent message: Africa’s natural heritage is foundational to the continent’s sustainable future. Hosted at the Royal Aria Convention Centre in Gaborone, Botswana, the gathering brings together government ministers, scientists, conservation organizations, and private-sector partners who are…