Luangwa River, Luangwa Valley. Aerial Scenic Shot

Driving
Conservation with Data-Driven Approaches

Using precise data to drive effective and evidence-based conservation strategies.

Science Approaches

Community Game Drive - Luambe National Park, Zambia. Conservation

Community-Centric
Conservation
Approaches

Promoting Local Engagement for Impactful Wildlife Conservation in Zambia

Community Approaches

Nsanga
Conservation
Zambia

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Empowering Wildlife and Communities Together.

Based in Zambia, Nsanga Conservation is dedicated to effectively and sustainably contributing to conserving extensive natural landscapes by combining research and community engagement.

As an aspiring organization, Nsanga Conservation Zambia focuses primarily on conducting ecological and social research in and around natural landscapes. Alongside its research work, Nsanga actively engages in various community-based initiatives, including promoting alternative livelihoods, investigating human-wildlife conflicts and advancing efforts to enhance living standards.

Through our multifaceted approach, we can inform conservation practitioners with valuable data and empower communities to ensure sustainable conservation action.

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„Conscious conservation means making mindful decisions to protect and preserve our natural world, ensuring that every action we take benefits both the environment and future generations.“

Tom Riffel Director

Our Approach

Nsanga Conservation Zambia is committed to advancing conservation work in Zambia through a focus on research and community engagement.

Our research program gathers and analyzes ecological and social data to guide conservation strategies and decision-making, ensuring a scientifically grounded approach to preserving natural landscapes.

Meanwhile, our community engagement initiatives emphasize local involvement, providing education and resources to empower residents to become stewards of their environment. We currently concentrate our efforts on the Central Luangwa Valley System, working with local chiefdoms and communities to create sustainable conservation impact in this key region.

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Our Values

Empowerment
Local Leadership
Collaboration
Inclusivity

Our Projects

Community Empowerment
Luambe Conservation Cup in the greater Luambe Area 2024
Time Frame: June – July 2024 Partners: Chitungulu Community Resource Board, IFAW,…
Social Research
Human-Wildlife Conflict Survey in the Chitungulu Chiefdom
Time Frame: August 2016 Partners: Chitungulu Foundation Geographical Range: Chitungulu Chiefdom, Lumimba Game Management…
Ecological Research
Bat Research in Luambe National Park
Time Frame: 2018 – Ongoing Partners: Bats Without Borders Geographical Range: Luambe National Park…