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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.
Cultural Beliefs and the Brutality of Animal Killing: A Call for Compassion
This article explores how deeply rooted cultural and spiritual beliefs can lead to the persecution of animals and contribute to illegal wildlife trade. It calls for compassionate, community-led solutions that respect cultural identity while promoting animal welfare, conservation, and coexistence.
Our Wildlife, Our Responsibility: What You Can Do for Conservation in 2026
Zambia’s wildlife is extraordinary, but its future depends on collective action. From supporting ethical tourism to protecting pangolins and reporting wildlife crime, this article shows how everyday choices can make a lasting difference.
A Love Like Ours is Rare Premieres in Lusaka, Celebrating Zambia’s Commitment to Pangolin Conservation
The premiere of Love Like Ours Is Rare, launches a powerful documentary produced by Bwana Jimmy Productions on Zambia’s first Pangolin Rehabilitation Centre, celebrating the dedication of those working to rescue and protect this endangered species.
Mining Zambia’s Carbon Forests
A newly approved mine by a Chinese-owned company has moved machinery into a forest area linked to a major REDD+ carbon project — raising alarm over land rights, livelihoods, wildlife, and Zambia’s climate commitments.