In commemoration of International Biodiversity Day on May 22nd, the Foundation for the Conservation of Biodiversity (BIOFUND), through the Leadership Program for the Conservation of Mozambique (PLCM), joined forces with Zambeze University (UNIZAMBEZE) and the National Parks of Mágoè, Gorongosa, and Chimanimani to hold a workshop celebrating biological diversity.

The event, held at the UNIZAMBEZE campus in the city of Chimoio, attracted 230 students, representatives from the Manica provincial government, and a wide range of partners committed to biodiversity conservation. Gildo Chivale, PLCM Training Officer, encouraged the audience to engage young people in the National System of Conservation Areas, emphasizing the importance of youth contributions to the sector’s development and the potential to strengthen their careers through knowledge exchange with more experienced professionals.

As part of the event, an exhibition depicting Mozambique’s biodiversity was inaugurated at UNIZAMBEZE, with a special focus on the landscapes and flora and fauna species of Chimanimani National Park. This exhibition, part of the Conservation Room project at Sussundenga Secondary School, will remain open to the public until June 12th, 2024, inviting everyone to immerse themselves in the beauty and mystery of nature.

The PLCM, an initiative coordinated by BIOFUND in partnership with the National Administration of Conservation Areas (ANAC) since 2019, is funded by the World Bank and the Government of Sweden.