Menu
The Kavango Zambezi Transfrontier Conservation Area (KAZA TFCA) is a vast transboundary conservation region spanning Angola, Botswana, Namibia, Zambia, and Zimbabwe. Covering approximately 520,000 square kilometers, it aims to sustainably manage biodiversity and promote socio-economic development through tourism and conservation efforts. KAZA TFCA is renowned for iconic landscapes such as the Okavango Delta and Victoria Falls, offering diverse wildlife and cultural experiences.
The KAZA TFCA’s foundation was established as ministers responsible for environment, natural resources, wildlife, and tourism from Angola, Botswana, Namibia, Zambia, and Zimbabwe signed an MoU.
The KAZA TFCA begins to gain recognition as a SADC project, aligning with the organization’s goals of regional integration and promoting the wise use of natural resources and environmental protection.
Within the span of five years, the KAZA programme has achieved significant milestones, including the formulation of development plans and strategies, the launch of the KAZA UNIVISA pilot project, infrastructure development, expansion of communication networks, and support for wildlife conservation and community development initiatives. These achievements demonstrate the ongoing evolution of the KAZA TFCA process from its predecessors, OUZIT and the “Four Corners” initiative.
The inaugural Heads of State KAZA Summit will be held in Livingstone, Zambia from May 27th to 31st. 2024. The summit will be hosted by His excellency President Hakainde Hichilema
The KAZA Summit provides an opportunity for policymakers to reaffirm their dedication to collaborative conservation efforts across borders.
Discussions at the Summit will focus on strategies to ensure that economic development initiatives within KAZA are inclusive and equitable.
Key stakeholders convene to strategize on enhancing conservation efforts to safeguard the biodiversity of the KAZA region.