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Donation of 12 giraffes to Makhasa Community Conservation Area (CCA)
iSimangaliso Wetland Park Authority, in collaboration with Ezemvelo KZN Wildlife, has donated 12 giraffes to the Makhasa Community Conservation Area, a community-owned conservation area in Hluhluwe. This donation supports the expansion of wildlife populations and strengthens biodiversity economy opportunities for the local community.
Places
KwaZulu-Natal
Reference
GEF-7
Closing Date
5 March 2025
iSimangaliso Wetland Park, working together with its conservation partner Ezemvelo KZN Wildlife, has donated 12 Giraffes to Makhasa Community Conservation Area (CCA), also known as Makhasa Private Game Lodge.
Biodiversity Assessment for Stewardship Category Qualification
A biodiversity assessment is scheduled for 2025 to evaluate the ecological value of Makhasa CCA and determine its eligibility for a stewardship category under the GEF-7 project. This assessment supports access to funding and conservation incentives.
In October 2024, Makhasa CCA received the Leadership and Governance training from iSimangaliso, and other trainings are scheduled for 2025, including the biodiversity assessment that will assess the biodiversity value which will determine the stewardship category that Makhasa CCA qualify for.
Leadership and Governance Training for Makhasa CCA
Makhasa CCA received Leadership and Governance training in October 2024 from iSimangaliso Wetland Park Authority. This training aims to strengthen institutional capacity and improve community-based conservation management.
In October 2024, Makhasa CCA received the Leadership and Governance training from iSimangaliso, and other trainings are scheduled for 2025, including the biodiversity assessment that will assess the biodiversity value which will determine the stewardship category that Makhasa CCA qualify for.
