WWF Zambia 119d ago

Under the Climate Adaptation and Protected Areas (CAPA) Initiative, WWF Zambia and the Department of National Parks & Wildlife are restoring one of Zambia’s most depleted ecosystems through the translocation of 50 zebras, 172 wildebeests, and 100 impalas. This translocation aims to revive depleted wildlife populations, restore ecological balance, and build climate-resilient ecosystems using Nature-Based Solutions, a core focus of the CAPA Initiative in the KAZA landscape. Why CAPA Is Translocating Wildlife According to the CAPA Workplan, the translocation is designed to: • Rebuild wildlife numbers in a park where populations have significantly declined • Restore natural grazing systems and ecological processes • Strengthen the park’s resilience to climate impacts • Support community-led conservation and stewardship For the first time in Sioma Ngwezi, a female impala was fitted with a satellite collar, allowing real-time monitoring of movement, survival, and adaptation patterns. World Wildlife Day 2026: “Investing in People and Planet” This year’s theme resonates strongly with CAPA’s approach, which empowers communities to lead on Nature-Based Solutions, protect biodiversity, and restore the ecosystems they depend on. Supported by @GlobalAffairsCanada through the International Institute for Sustainable Development (IISD). Together, we’re shaping a future where nature and people thrive. #WWFZambia #CAPAInitiative #WorldWildlifeDay #TogetherPossible #Rewilding #SiomaNgwezi #WildlifeConservation #KAZA #NatureBasedSolutions #ClimateAdaptation