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Pangolin Sculpture Unveiled at KKIA Under ‘Worth More Alive’ Campaign
A new pangolin sculpture at Kenneth Kaunda International Airport marks the latest milestone in the “Worth More Alive” campaign, using art to engage travellers in the fight against wildlife crime. As one of the world’s most trafficked mammals, the pangolin takes centre stage in raising awareness and encouraging the public to play a role in protecting Zambia’s wildlife.
An Idea on the Move: From Solwezi to Kasama for the Pangolins
From Solwezi to Kasama, an idea is taking shape—one that places traditional healers and community leaders at the heart of pangolin conservation. In a two-day workshop, conversations moved beyond awareness to possibility, exploring how cultural influence and local leadership can help protect one of the world’s most trafficked mammals. What began as a bold approach is slowly growing into a network of change rooted in trust, respect, and shared purpose.
Rising Temperatures: A Growing Threat to Zambia’s Wildlife
Rising temperatures and shifting rainfall patterns are placing increasing pressure on Zambia’s wildlife, revealing climate change as a growing threat to ecosystems, species survival, and conservation efforts. In this article, we explore how these environmental changes are impacting vulnerable species, disrupting habitats, and challenging conservation efforts, while highlighting the urgent need for climate-resilient solutions to protect both wildlife and communities.
NPA and Partners Mark International Day of Forests with Pupils at Nkhwazi Primary School
Marking the International Day of Forests 2026, National Prosecution Authority in partnership with the Forestry Department, Wildlife Environmental Conservation Society of Zambia, and WCP Zambia, engaged pupils at Nkhwazi Primary School with a powerful message: protecting forests is key to sustaining communities, economies, and future generations.
Rights. Justice. Action. For Her: Women Leading Change in Natural Resource Governance
More than 250 women from across Zambia gathered in Lusaka for the Gender Equality Symposium in Land and Natural Resource Management under the theme “Rights. Justice. Action. For Her!”. Read more about how this event created a powerful platform for women leaders, community voices, and partners to advance gender equality and strengthen women’s participation in natural resource governance.
Carrying the Torch Forward: Celebrating Cohort Two and Welcoming Cohort Three of WCP’s Environmental Crime Journalism Fellowship
As the second cohort of Wildlife Crime Prevention’s Environmental Crime Journalism Fellowship graduates, a new group of journalists steps forward to continue the mission of strengthening investigative reporting on environmental crime. The programme is building a growing network of storytellers committed to exposing wildlife crime, illegal resource exploitation, and environmental injustice in Zambia and beyond.
What Does It Mean to Be a Pangolin Guardian?
As Zambia marked World Pangolin Day under the theme “Pangolin Guardians in Action,” this story explores what it truly means to protect one of the world’s most trafficked mammals. From rehabilitation centres to classrooms and communities, guardianship is a shared responsibility, and one that is vital to safeguarding our ecosystems and future.
A US$50 million Clean-Up That Stayed on Paper: Kabwe’s Lead Crisis
Despite a World Bank-backed remediation project and years of international scrutiny, Kabwe’s residents say...
Inside the Journey of Zambia’s Next Generation of Environmental Crime Journalists
Environmental crimes are complex, high-risk, and often under-reported. This article explores how WCP’s Environmental Crimes Journalism (ECJ) Fellowship is equipping Zambian journalists with the investigative skills, legal knowledge, and mentorship needed to report on environmental crime responsibly, amplify community voices, and drive accountability.
Coal Mine Displacement Leaves Sinazongwe Families Poorer and Unheard
In southern Zambia’s Sinazongwe district, families displaced to make way for a coal mine say development has left them poorer, sicker, and unheard. This investigation uncovers broken promises, environmental harm, and the legal gaps that continue to expose communities pushed off their land in the name of progress.