Zambia, Mozambique, and Zimbabwe Sign Historic Transfrontier Conservation Agreement
The Republics of Zambia, Mozambique, and Zimbabwe have signed the tripartite Transfrontier Conservation Areas (ZIMOZA-TFCAs) Memorandum of Agreement.
The agreement was signed in Harare by President Hakainde Hichilema of Zambia, represented by Minister of Tourism Hon. Rodney Sikumba; President Filipe Jacinto Nyusi of Mozambique; and President Emmerson Mnangagwa of Zimbabwe.
Hon. Sikumba highlighted that the establishment of the ZIMOZA TFCA reflects the nations’ shared and unwavering commitment to transcending political boundaries for environmental sustainability and biodiversity conservation.
“This Memorandum of Agreement signifies the culmination of extensive collaboration, unwavering dedication, and a shared vision among our three nations,” stated Hon. Sikumba.
He reiterated Zambia’s dedication to the TFCA model of conservation, emphasizing its role in preserving natural and cultural heritage for future generations and improving the livelihoods of communities near wildlife areas.
The ZIMOZA TFCA initiative focuses on managing shared natural resources through community-based resource management, infrastructural development, and policy harmonization. It spans four districts: Luangwa in Zambia, Zumbo and Magoe in Mozambique, and Mbire in Zimbabwe.
Situated at the confluence of the Zambezi and Luangwa Rivers, the TFCA covers 29,859 square kilometers of national parks, game management areas, safari areas, and communal land.
Home to approximately 600,000 people who rely heavily on natural resources such as water, fish, wildlife, and forests, the ZIMOZA TFCA aims to enhance community livelihoods through ecosystem-based adaptations, mitigation, and land-use planning.
