Peace Parks Foundation

About

Peace Parks Foundation facilitates the establishment of transfrontier conservation areas (peace parks) in southern Africa.

Description

“I know of no political movement, no philosophy, no ideology, which does not agree with the peace parks concept..." ~ Nelson Mandela

Mission

Peace Parks Foundation facilitates the establishment of transfrontier conservation areas (peace parks) and develops human resources, thereby supporting sustainable economic development, the conservation of biodiversity and regional peace and stability.

"Peace Parks Foundation works to renew and preserve large, functional ecosystems that stretch across international boundaries through the establishment of transfrontier conservation areas. In so doing Peace Parks safeguards the integrity of biological diversity, whilst protecting and regenerating vital natural resources and cultural heritage.At the same time the Foundation contributes to the development of shared economic benefits and poverty alleviation by harnessing the potential for ecotourism development to provide sustainable economic growth, as well as fosters community engagement and beneficiation initiatives for those living in and around these conservation areas."