The Environmental Protection Area of the First and Second Islands (APAIPS) is one of the largest marine areas in Africa, managed by the National Administration of Conservation Areas (ANAC). Located in northern Mozambique, in the provinces of Nampula and Zambézia, this area covers an area of approximately 1,040,926 hectares and a land strip of 205 km. The archipelago of the First and Second Islands forms a region of significant marine influence where an extensive “reef chain” develops at depths that in certain locations emerge at the surface, with high richness in biological diversity

With funding from the Bio Card funds, 6 satellite markers were acquired to monitor the movements of marine green turtles, in real time, aiming to enhance knowledge about their migration routes after the nesting period. This project is being implemented by the World Wildlife Fund (WWF) Mozambique, from April 2022 to December 2023. Additionally, the program includes communication and awareness-raising activities for the conservation of sea turtles, providing valuable information about the migration routes of the tagged turtles.

Implemented by the Mozambique Wildlife Alliance (MWA), this inspiring project focuses on n fostering  coexistence between elephants and communities in Maputo Province, specifically in the districts of Moamba, Namaacha, and Matutuíne.
Through the installation of an electric fence along the eastern border of the Incomáti River, the project aims to reduce conflict encounters between humans and elephants. But that’s not all! The initiative promotes peaceful coexistence by bringing direct benefits to communities, such as reduced damage to crops and infrastructure. It also strengthens elephant monitoring capacities in the Moamba region, where the presence of elephants has raised concerns. Continuous monitoring provides valuable data that supports species protection and the development of effective coexistence strategies. With a one-year duration, this project aims to establish an innovative and replicable model to resolve human–wildlife conflicts in other regions of the country.

At the heart of the Vilanculos Wildlife Sanctuary, in Cabo São Sebastião, a project is underway that promises to transform lives! The “Chingonguene Primary School and Community Center Development Initiative” aims to provide sustainable solutions for the community’s basic needs, including renewable electricity and safe drinking water. Using the innovative OffGridBox solution, an autonomous container combining solar panels and water purification systems, the initiative seeks to expand access to renewable energy sources and improve water quality. It will also foster the creation of a community cooperative to manage the installation, ensuring collective and sustainable income for the community.

An initiative designed to save one of the world’s most trafficked species: the African pangolin (Smutsia temminckii). Implemented in Chimanimani National Park, Manica Province, this project includes the construction of a sanctuary and rehabilitation center for pangolins rescued from illegal traffickers, where they will receive specialized veterinary care. The project also involves training rangers in pangolin-specific first aid, ensuring rapid response capacity in rescue cases. In addition, a post-release monitoring program using GPS and VHF telemetry technologies will be implemented to study pangolin movements and behavior after reintroduction into the wild. With a one-year duration, this initiative strengthens the fight against trafficking and ensures the protection of this critically endangered species.

Implemented by LevasFlor, this project is being developed in the districts of Cheringoma and Muanza, Sofala Province, with the goal of making charcoal and briquette production more sustainable and better adapted to the national market.
Starting in April 2024 and expected to end in October of the same year, the initiative promotes the use of forest and sawmill residues, fostering a more efficient and environmentally friendly value chain. Production will be certified according to the strict FSC standards, reinforcing LevasFlor’s commitment to native forest conservation and increasing carbon stocks.
With a forest concession of 46,240 hectares under responsible management, this action demonstrates how sustainable forestry can drive local development and biodiversity conservation in an integrated and lasting way.