Projects in Malawi

Community Demand Driven Cultivation of Critically Endangered and Endemic Devils Claw (CITES II, IUCN 2008) and Conservation of its Threatened Ecosystem in Nkuwazi Forest, Northern Region, Malawi

The aim of this project is to rescue the critically endangered Devils Claw Plant from becoming extinct through conservation of the remaining plants in their natural habitats and cultivation for genetic preservation and livelihoods.

Sustainable Utilisation and Conservation of Medical Plants that are Used for Treating HIV/AIDS Related Infections in Malawi

The main objective of the project is to reduce overexploitation of medicinal plants that are used for treating HIV and AIDS related illnesses in Malawi.

Sustainable Utilisation and Conservation of Medical Plants Which are Used for Treating HIV and AIDS Related Infections in Malawi - Scaling Up Project

The aim of this project is to promote sustainable utilization and management of non-timber forest resources which are used as HIV and AIDs copying strategies in Malawi.

Community Capacity Building Participatory Training Programme in Wildlife Management and Monitoring for Local Community Members Living Around Protected Areas

The aim of the project is to build community structures to help the departments of national parks and wildlife and forestry in enforcing laws and regulations in order to combat the wide spread deforestation, poaching and smuggling of endangered wildlife species from our protected areas.

Community Participation in Conservation of Critically Endangered and Threatened Native Medicinal and Economic Plant Species of Nyika National Park

Nyika national park is the largest of Malawi’s national parks. The park covers an area of 3,134 km2, with another 70 km2 on the western edge of the Nyika nation park belonging to the Zambian side which borders the country to the west.

Pragmatic and Long-Lasting Solution to Horrific Killing of Endangered and Traumatised Wildlife Species in Traditional Authorities Mponda

To rescue critically endangered lives of many traumatised and helpless species of wildlife which are horrifically being killed every day by local farmers through poisoning, shooting and trapping.

Saving the Critically Endangered Malawi’s Official National Tree, Mulanje Cedar (Widdringtonia Whytei), through Community Participation and Environmental Education

Mulanje cedar is currently facing drastic population decline due to over-exploitation. The aim is to save this imminent crisis by promoting massive cultivation of tree in and around Mulanje Mountain using local communities and stakeholders.

Emergency Plan for Rescuing and Protection of the Remaining Endangered Cheetah Population of Kasungu Wildlife Reserve

Involvement of local communities and stakeholders in this project will facilitate the spread of information about the importance of protecting the cheetah and other wildlife, and importance of conserving the habitats.

Scaling Out/Up Environmental Education and Awareness Campaign in Fighting Against Poaching of Threatened Wildlife Species and Environmental Degradation on the Zambian Side of Kasungu Wildlife Reserve through Community Participation

This project aims to address adverse wildlife and environmental problems that are being experienced on the Zambian side of Kasungu Wildlife Reserve through promoting environmental education and community participation.

Conservation of Critically Endangered Biodiversity (Fauna and Flora) for Promotion of Eco-Tourism and Livelihoods at Kasungu Wildlife Reserve

The aims of this project are to promote the recovery of critically endangered species of biodiversity (fauna & flora) for eco-tourism and improve livelihoods of the local communities.

Strengthening Collaborative Management as a Conservation and Sustainable Use Strategy in Nyika National Park and Vwaza Marsh Wildlife Reserve

The proximate aim is to strengthen collaborative management with the ultimate aim of reducing illegal activities and thus promoting conservation and sustainable use of resources in the two protected areas.

Malawi – Increasing Environmental Education Opportunities for Local School Pupils at Lengwe National Park

The aim of the project is to bring Lengwe NP Students Hostel back into full use, so up to 1000 local schoolchildren a year can stay in the park, learn about local wildlife and the importance of looking after our environment.

Conservation and Management of Degraded Lake Chilwa Wetland Ecosystem and its Threatened Water Bird Species, Zomba, Malawi

This project aims at protecting and restoring the integrity of the entire ecosystem and its threatened bird species through community participatory approach.

Research and Eradication Programme of Invasive Alien Plants (IAP) Causing Massive Loss of Indigenous Biodiversity in Nyika National Park

The aims of this project are to undertake research and eradicate the Invasive Alien Plants (IAP) which are currently causing massive loss of indigenous biodiversity through colonisation of habitats and altering of microclimate and habitat ecology.

Conservation of the African Clawless Otter, Malawi

An increasing human population poses a threat to protected Malawian wetland areas through deforestation, illegal bushfires, drainage and overgrazing. Two endangered otter species are greatly threatened by these activities and this project seeks to protect these otters.

Wildlife Utilisation Project

The project's overall aim is to promote wildlife farming activities for small-holders in Northern Malawi, where the landscape is still relatively undamaged.