Implemented by Associação NATURA Moçambique, the project “Investing in Communities, Strengthening Coexistence with Elephants” will be carried out in the Macossa – Tambara Conservation Area (C9 + C13), in Manica Province, covering approximately 8,500 km. Located in the western sector of the Greater Gorongosa – Marromeu Landscape, this region is ecologically strategic for habitat connectivity and the conservation of large mammals, including elephants.
The initiative focuses on revitalising Community Natural Resource Management Committees (CGRNs), strengthening their infrastructure through the construction of elephant-resistant cement granaries, installation of electric fences, and implementation of beehive fences. More than merely mitigating conflicts, the project directly invests in communities living in the districts of Tambara and Macossa.
By harnessing the local potential for Miombo honey production, the project creates a strategic opportunity to promote beehive fencing and the so-called “elephant honey” as marketable products directly linked to the conservation of elephants and their forest habitats.
With an inclusive approach ensuring active and representative participation of women in decision-making processes, the project aims to consolidate a sustainable model of coexistence. By strengthening community governance and promoting effective conflict mitigation solutions, this initiative aims to build a landscape where communities and elephants coexist harmoniously, generating lasting benefits for both local populations and regional biodiversity.
