AGP Executive Report
Last update: 7 hours agoWildlife & Conservation: Botswana-linked KAZA TFCA meetings in Victoria Falls bring Angola, Botswana, Namibia, Zambia and Zimbabwe together to review conservation progress, with elephant management and wildlife trade on the agenda. Climate Research: University of Washington researchers return to northern Botswana to track how lions and African wild dogs are shifting behaviour as heatwaves and droughts intensify, including changing reproduction and more human-wildlife contact. Anti-Trafficking: South Africa’s Molopo Regional Court sentenced two pangolin traffickers to eight years, underscoring the environmental damage of wildlife crime and the scale of pangolin declines driven by illegal trade. Green Business: Green entrepreneurs across the region, including Botswana, are invited to pitch for the FNF Afri GreenPitch Challenge, targeting circular economy, waste management, renewable energy, sustainable agriculture and water solutions. Sustainable Tourism: Cresta Riley’s highlights its role in Ngamiland’s 2026 cultural festival, positioning heritage events as a driver of local participation and sustainable tourism. Desert Bush Walk: Botswana’s 10th Desert Bush Walk in Jwaneng (July) will honour Queen ‘Masenate’ and focus on sports, tourism and community needs, including education and waste management.
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