Zimparks - CLIMATE BRIEF

ZimParks grapples with escalating human-elephant conflict amid climate pressures

editor4 months ago4 months ago03 mins

The Zimbabwe Parks and Wildlife Management Authority (ZimParks) says the country is grappling with a surge in human-elephant conflicts, directly attributed to increased elephant populations and localised overabundance. This came out during a recent review of the Zimbabwe Elephant Management Plan (2021-2025) to assess implementation of the plan, emerging issues, evaluate management approaches, and exploring…

IFAW fits elephants with GPS collars to mitigate human conflict

editor6 months ago6 months ago04 mins

Eight African savannah elephants roaming near Zimbabwe’s Hwange National Park have been fitted with GPS-enabled satellite collars in a bid to reduce escalating human-elephant conflict in surrounding communities. The ten-day operation, a joint initiative between the International Fund for Animal Welfare (IFAW) and the Zimbabwe Parks and Wildlife Management Authority (ZimParks), supports the efforts by…