Implementing Nature Finance Solutions At Scale
A Real-World Testing Ground Within Zimbabwe's Protected Area Network
Implementing Nature Finance Solutions At Scale
A Real-World Testing Ground Within Zimbabwe's Protected Area Network
Our Pilot Project: Chewore South, Zimbabwe
The Chewore South Safari Area is a living testament to Africa’s wild beauty. Set in Zimbabwe’s Zambezi Valley, this 202,000-hectare UNESCO World Heritage Site is part of a vast interconnected chain of protected areas stretching into Botswana, Zambia, and Mozambique. The Zambezi Valley’s wildlife-rich landscapes represent everything conservationists strive to preserve.
A central piece within this wilderness mosaic is Chewore, a beacon of hope and a vast and magnificent refuge for endangered species, including the Zambezi Valley’s last viable Roan Antelope population. This landscape, rich with natural wonders such as perfectly preserved dinosaur footprints, faces growing threats, leaving its habitats and wildlife increasingly vulnerable.
Recognizing the urgency to act, the AWE for Nature Foundation has established the Chewore Conservation Trust (CCT). With a 25-year lease and co-management mandate with the national parks authority to steward the Chewore South Safari Area, January 2025 marks the official start of this exciting project!
We have proudly joined the Incubation Programme of African Parks, a renowned conservation organization committed to the rehabilitation and long-term management of protected areas across Africa. Currently, African Parks manages 23 parks across 13 countries, encompassing 20 million hectares, making it one of the most impactful conservation entities on the continent.
Who We Are
Michael Hacking
James Egremont-Lee
James Egremont-Lee
DIRECTOR
James Egremont-Lee
James Egremont-Lee
James Egremont-Lee
HEAD OF CONSERVATION
Aaron Murphy
James Egremont-Lee
Aaron Murphy
HEAD OF STRATEGY
Our Partners
As a member of their incubation programme, our partnership with African Parks is invaluable. Their guidance, and technical experience helps to ensure that conservation operations in Chewore South meet the highest standards.
Our essential collaboration with the Zimbabwean Parks and Wildlife Management Authority is centered around the lease of the Chewore South concession. Together, we aim to optimise management capacity within the area, and reduce illegal activity and human wildlife conflict.