About gltp great limpopo transfrontier conservation area. The tbc sg welcomes the opportunity to work with panorama and looks forward to building on these synergies. The area may include one or more protected areas as well as multiple resource use areas. Promote crossborder cooperation and implementation of conservation, research. Examine the importance of the establishment of transfrontier natural resources conservation areas to international relations and cooperation among sadc member states. Tfcas are founded with the aim of collaboratively managing shared natural and cultural resources across international boundaries for improved biodiversity conservation and socioeconomic. Kaza is the size of france and takes in parts of zambia, zimbabwe, botswana, namibia and angola. The conservation area covers 41,160 hectares of threatened miombo woodland in lusaka province and acts as an important buffer zone to both the lower zambezi national park and the adjacent mana pools national park. Transfrontier conservation areas and humanwildlife conflict. Pdf transfrontier conservation areas in southern africa. Blackwell publishing ltdtransfrontier conservation areas. Conservation is more than protecting rhinos and elephants, the controlling of illegal logging or.
Modelling fugitive natural resources in the context of. The transfrontier conservation areas tfcas concept gained widespread acceptance as one of the promising conflict management strategies. Reducing deforestation in zambia biocarbon partners. Southern african development community transfrontier. The park is also home to the largest contiguous population of african elephant approx. In conclusion i posit that unlike tfps, which are state controlled and managed, tfcas, which promote multiland use and multistakeholder participation are attainable and have a higher probability of. Resistance of local communities against marginalization in. Because across africa, wildlife, domestic animals, and people are coming into contact as. Blackwell publishing ltd transfrontier conservation areas. A transfrontier conservation area tfca is defined in the sadc protocol on wildlife conservation and law enforcement 1999 as a component of a large ecological region that straddles the boundaries of two or more countries encompassing one or more protected areas as well as multiple resource use areas. Thirdly, successful conservation requires transfrontier arrangements that equalise the longrun costs and bene. Connected conservation a transfrontier conservation area tfca is defined as the area or component of a large ecological region that straddles the boundaries of two or more countries, encompassing one or more protected areas as well as multiple resource use areas.
Guidelines for community engagement in southern african. Action plans for the management of transfrontier elephant conservation corridors in west africa june 2003 also benefit other species, and so although this action plans is focussed on one species it is a means of achieving far broader conservation aims. The remuneration package includes a basic salary 70% of package, states contribution to the government employee pension fund. Transfrontier conservation areas a window on zambia.
The preservation of traditional animal migration patterns, ensuring sufficient food and water sources for population growth, is a critical reason for the creation of tbpas. It lies in the kavango and zambezi river basins where angola, botswana, namibia, zambia and zimbabwe converge. Over 600 bird species have been identified, as well as 128 reptile species, 50 amphibian species and diverse. In addition, documents were also used as a source of information to. Subsistence poaching is rather common and while park authorities tend to be lenient, or seem to turn a blind eye on such activities, it is banned in the whole study area. Integrating biodiversity and poverty alleviation in southern africa simon m. Kgalagadi transfrontier park the kgalagadi, simply put, is colossal. Conservation strategy and action plan for the african. The tfca program expanded conservation areas, reintroduced wildlife, and developed potential for naturebased tourism all benefitting rural communities and the country as a whole. This kavango zambezi transfrontier conservation area kaza tfca wild dog strategy is the first transfrontier strategy and follows the framework of the regional strategy and national action plans, whilst bringing goals and activities down to the kaza tfca level. Transfrontier conservation area tfca an area that straddles the boundaries of two or more countries where the. The kgalagadi transfrontier park was an important development in conservation as a landuse option took place in october 2002 when a total of almost 58 000 ha of land in the park was restored to the khomani san and mier communities. Tfcas are founded with the aim of collaboratively managing shared natural and cultural. Transfrontier conservation areas tfcas also known as transboundary protected areas tbpas are a relatively new concept in conservation the arena.
This paper discusses some of the limitations of the tfps. The world over, this trend has unleashed many new possibilities for the conservation community to link its political agenda with that of others and arouse public support and sentiment. Kavangozambezi kaza transfrontier conservation area. The great limpopo transfrontier park ministerial committee meeting held in maputo recently made several decisions which include the incorporation of the greater libombos conservancy glc as part of the great limpopo transfrontier conservation area gltfca to enhance biodiversity conservation and community development. Tbpas are a relatively new concept in the conservation arena. Since then, transfrontier conservation areas tfcas have become a. Transfrontier conservation areas tfcas have been defined in the protocol on wildlife conservation and law enforcement of the southern african development community sadc as the area or the component of a large ecological region that straddles the boundaries of two or more countries, encompassing one or more protected areas, as well.
The kavangozambezi transfrontier conservation area is the largest. The area is populated with bushbuck, sitatunga, wild dog and spotted hyena. In this context, the project gcpraf447gff sought to construct a conservation corridor between cote divoire and ghana in the biadiambarakro area, a priority landscape for forest conservation and home to several endemic species. Munthali abstract subsaharan africa continues to face the daunting challenge of alleviating poverty due to slow economic growth. Transfrontier conservation areas tfcas also known as transboundary protected areas.
Pdf transfrontier conservation areas tfcas in southern africa. The introduction of transfrontier conservation areas tfcas in southern africa was based on an enchanting promise, with crossborder collaboration and ecotourism becoming vehicles of this promise. A transfrontier conservation area tfca on the other hand usually refers to a crossborder region whose different component areas have different forms of conservation status such as national parks, private game reserves, communal natural resource management areas and even hunting concession areas. This program aimed at developing conservation and tourism to stimulate local employment and promote opportunities and subsistence alternatives to rural communities as well as ensure improved nature conservation. The great limpopo is one of the largest transfrontier conservation areas tfcas in the world, encompassing vast areas in south africa, zimbabwe, and mozambique. Review article balancing livestock production and wildlife conservation in and around southern africas transfrontier conservation areas g. The approach in the research is the managerial approach. The mission is to remove all human barriers within the transfrontier park or transfrontier conservation area so that animals can roam freely within the local ecosystem. Transfrontier conservation areas pilot and institutional strengthening project lctf number. Transfrontier conservation areas in southern africa kgalagadi transfrontier park ktp.
An area that straddles the boundaries of two or more countries where the natural and cultural. Tfcas in the sadc context transfrontier conservation areas are a relatively new concept in the conservation arena. A transboundary protected area tbpa is an ecological protected area that spans boundaries of more than one country or subnational entity. Through an analysis of transfrontier conservation areas tfcas in central america, it contends that specific forms of global environmental governance require some rethinking to accommodate their potentially fragile and uneven nature, and that it is more open. Transfrontier conservation areas, or tfcas at least potential and existing terrestrial transfrontier parks and transfrontier conservation areas also known as transboundary conservation areas have been identified in the southern african development community sadc region.
Designing a transfrontier conservation landscape for the. Wildlife law enforcement in subsaharan african protected areas. Transboundaryor transfrontier conservation has indeed generatedtremendous enthusiasm among conservationists. It embraces most of the okavango river basin, an integral part of an ecosystem that is connected to. The kaza tfca is enormous, larger than germany and austria combined and nearly twice as large as the united kingdom. It set to join the banhinezinhave mozambique, kruger south africa and gonarezhou zimbabwe national parks. Abstractcontests over scarce and shared natural resources continue to headline conflicts across the worlds geographic regions. Transfrontier conservation areas for migratory species prepared by the secretariat to include the concept of transfrontier conservation areas given its. Transfrontier parks tfps and transfrontier conservation area tfcas are established when the authorities responsible for all conservation areas, which border on one another across international boundaries, agree to manage those areas as one integrated unit. Tfcas are founded on the realization that natural resources that straddle international boundaries are shared assets with. Welcome to the kavangozambezi transfrontier conservation area. South africa is involved in the following transfrontier conservation areas tfcas, also known as peace parks. The kgalagadi transfrontier park ktp, the first formal transboundary protected area in africa, was established with an agreement signed in april 1999, between the governments of south africa and botswana. The concept of transfrontier conservation areas tfcas recognises that management of shared natural resources across international boundaries has the potential to meaningfully contribute to conservation of biodiversity and the socioeconomic development of rural communities.
A new protectedarea model has been adopted over the last 15 years by number of southern african countries. The tfca concept is embraced by practically all international conservation agencies. The parties hereby establish the great limpopo transfrontier park, which for the purpose of conservation, socioeconomic development and for public enjoyment shall integrate the areas detailed in article 3, and reflected in the map contained in the annexure to this treaty. This expansive park is the worlds largest transfrontier conservation area at approximately 520,000 km2, a size rivaling that of france.
Transfrontier parks in south africa cultural survival. Transfrontier conservation area tfca an area that straddles the boundaries of two or more countries where the natural and cultural resources are collaboratively managed by the governments andor authorities involved. Final evaluation of development of the transfrontier. The preservation of traditional animal migration patterns, ensuring sufficient food. The map shows the parks and game reserves which are included in kaza. Such areas are also known as transfrontier conservation areas tfcas or peace parks tbpas exist in many forms around the world, and are established for various reasons. Multipleland use practices in transfrontier conservation areas. However, following the establishment of tfcas by various countries, questions about their contribution to conflict management and resolution are emerging. Beauty and richness in abundance the nature conservation map of the region still resembles a patchwork quilt. The governments of botswana, south africa and zimbabwe signed a memorandum of understanding mou on the on the 22nd of june 2006.
Such areas are also known as transfrontier conservation areas tfcas or peace parks. The south african side of the kgalagadi transfrontier park, which extends into botswana, was originally proclaimed as a conservation area in 1931 to protect the migratory gemsbok herds. In practice these categorisations are loosely applied. The concept of a major tourism destination based on the extensive network of protected areas and wildlife populations has been discussed and developed over the last decade. Aiaisrichtersveld transfrontier park transfrontier park in namibia and south africa includes the richtersveld in south africa and the fish river canyon and aiais hot springs in namibia. The types of crossborder tourism products addressed include. The kavangozambezi transfrontier conservation area kaza tfca is a multiobjective initiative involving parts of angola, botswana, namibia, zambia and zimbabwe.
At that time, the khomani san were living as huntergatherers in the arid kalahari desert and were viewed as part of the ecosystem. Pdf africas political leaders, local communities, governments. This document reports on progress to implement decisions 12. Balancing livestock production and wildlife conservation. Paper prepared for the workshop on transboundary protected areas in the governance stream of the 5th world parks congress, durban, south africa, 12 september 2003.
A transfrontier conservation area tfca is defined in the sadc protocol on wildlife conservation and law enforcement 1999 as a component of a large. Balancing livestock production and wildlife conservation in. Tfcas are intended as multiple landuse areas with an emphasis on biodiversity conservation. Transfrontier conservation areas pilot and institutional strengthening project team leader. For transfrontier conservation areas in sadc source. At nearly 38 000 km2, it is larger than many countries and one of the largest national parks in the world.
Wildlife law enforcement in subsaharan african protected. Southern africa development community guideline for crossborder tourism products 2018 anna spenceley this guideline provides information to guide the stepbystep development of tourism activities that take place within transfrontier conservation areas, and across international borders in southern africa. Occupying the okavango and zambezi river basins, it encompasses areas within the borders of angola, botswana, namibia, zambia and zimbabwe, and includes 36. The role of transfrontier conservation areas and their. From parks and game ranches to transfrontier conservation areas 2009 helen suich, brian child and anna spenceley editors this is an indispensable reference for protected area and land managers, development practitioners and academics and students in conservation, land management. Financing transfrontier conservation proposed financing facility for transfrontier conservation areas in southern africa kfw and german government with southern african development community sadc iucn preferred implementing agency euro 21 million over 5 years in grants to. Explore the incongruities of national sovereignty and realities of regional political cooperation. These areas may include ecological corridors, private game reserves, communal natural resource management areas and hunting.
Not long ago, cbnrm programs such as campfire1 in zimbabwe, life 2 in namibia, admade3 in zambia, and the cbnrm program in botswana stood firmly in the global conservation limelight. These areas may include ecological corridors, private game reserves, communal natural resource management areas and hunting concession areas. Examples of transfrontier elephant conservation corridors. Kavangozambezi transfrontier conservation area is known as kaza kaza is the size of france and takes in parts of zambia, zimbabwe, botswana, namibia and angola. The more transboundary conservation success stories are showcased the more chance we have of seeing them succeed elsewhere. However, following the establishment of tfcas by various countries, questions about their contribution to. As the quote indicates, transfrontier conservation.
Emerging concerns in transfrontier conservation areas ahead. Transfrontier conservation areas, or tfcas at least potential and existing terrestrial transfrontier parks and transfrontier conservation areasalso known as transboundary conservation areashave been identified in the southern african development community sadc region. Transfrontier conservation areas in the southern african development community introduction this booklet invites the reader to a journey through transfrontier conservation areas tfcas within the southern african development community sadc. Pdf transfrontier conservation areas tfcas in southern. May 14, 2020 the kaza tfca is the largest transfrontier conservation area in the world covering almost 520 000 km 2 in angola, botswana, zambia, zimbabwe and namibia.
Greater mapungubwe transfrontier conservation area gmtfca the formation and inclusion of the northern tuli game reserve, and other natural areas, within the greater mapungubwe transfrontier conservation area. Transfrontier conservation areas tfcas in southern africa article pdf available in journal of sustainable forestry 1712. Remuneration package of r1 005 063 per annum allinclusive salary package. Nowadays, transfrontier conservation areas such as the great limpopo transfrontier. The transfrontier conservation areas tfcas concept gained. The focus of the management approach is the improvement of the. The 99,800 km 2 gazakrugergonarezhou transfrontier conservation area was formally established in november 2000, when an agreement was signed by the governments of zimbabwe, south africa and. This book focuses on the forgotten people displaced by, or living on the edge of, protected wildlife areas. The park was officially opened on 12 may 2000, and is an amalgamation of south africas previous kalahari gemsbok national park and botswanas gemsbok national park. Kavangozambezi transfrontier conservation area is known as kaza. Transfrontier conservation areas tfcas refer to relatively large areas of land, straddling international borders between two or more countries that incorporate natural systems around one or more protected areas. Existing conservation areas remain isolated from one other. Comprising two or more staterun pas as well as intervening land units, often including communal land and community managed conservation areas, which conform more closely to the definition in the sadc wildlife protocol.
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