As Zimbabwe, Zambia, South Africa sign MOU
By Environment Reporter
Zimbabwe, South Africa and Botswana have yet again scaled up conservation efforts within the SADC region following signing the treaty governing and establishing the Greater Mapungubwe Transfrontier Conservation Area as learnt from the Post Cabinet Briefing in Harare this week.
“The objective of the Treaty is to establish the Greater Mapungubwe Transfrontier Conservation Area for the promotion of collaborative conservation of the environment and shared natural and cultural heritage resources for the benefit of people in the Transfrontier Conservation Area.” The Chairperson of the Post Cabinet Media briefing Jenfan Muswere said.
“Owing to shared values, interests and cultures among the people in the Greater Mapungubwe Transfrontier Conservation Area, the Governments of Botswana, South Africa and Zimbabwe are coming together to develop models for enhancing livelihoods and conservation efforts.” Muswere reiterated.
The Treaty will promote ecosystem integrity, biodiversity conservation, cultural heritage resource management and sustainable socio-economic development across international boundaries.”
The Greater Mapungubwe Transfrontier Conservation Area will comprise the following areas: the Northern Tuli Game Reserve, in Botswana; the Mapungubwe National Park and World Heritage Site in South Africa; and the Tuli Circle Safari Area, Maramani and other surrounding Wildlife Management Areas in Zimbabwe.” Muswere further highlighted.
The Kavango Zambezi Transfrontier Conservation Area between Zimbabwe and Zambia, Kasungu-Lukusuzi between Zambia and Malawi and the South Africa, Zimbabwe and Mozambique, Great Limpopo Transfrontier Park among other Consevatory efforts.