5 Wildlife Wins for Africa... in 2023!

Discover stories of hope from across Africa as organisations, governments and the public unite for the well-being of our planet. 🙌This week, we're sharing news from across the continent to rally support for these pioneering initiatives and inspire further nature-positive action.
🐢 The Sustainable Ocean Alliance (@soalliance) in Ghana empowered more than 100 fishers to protect endangered sea turtles, through events and turtle protection clubs.
🌳 Kenya declared a public holiday on November 13th to promote mass tree planting. This is part of the country’s ambitious plan to plant 15 billion trees by 2032.
⚖️ @wcsnigeria trained 32 magistrates to enhance the prosecution of wildlife crimes in Bauchi State. The workshop also sought to strengthen collaboration between the Bauchi State Ministry of Environment & Yankari Game Reserve.
🌍 Africa’s first-ever Community-led Conservation Congress was hosted in Namibia, considered a starting point for the continent to define its own conservation policy framework that is inclusive, equitable, rights-based and people-centred.
🏆 @wildlife_act took gold for ‘Nature Positive Tourism’ at the World Tourism Awards 2023. Focused on endangered species conservation, management of human-wildlife conflict, and community conservation, they’re inspiring others to adopt ethical approaches to tourism
While the challenges might feel overwhelming, these examples show how people and wildlife can survive and thrive together, and how Africa is leading the way. 🌿
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