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Stories of Hope, Our Thanks & Happy New Year!
Dear Friends & Partners of ACC,
While we faced unprecedented challenges in 2020 due to the pandemic, you—our loyal community—helped sustain and grow wildlife conservation programs that promote economic sustainability and resilient landscapes for people and nature. This interconnectedness of conservation and community is what ACC is all about. These stories of hope highlight your impact.
The Future of the Open Rangelands & The Role of Community-Based Conservation
The future of the open rangelands in Kenya looks bleak in the face of land subdivision, privatization and changing national aspirations. Conservationist, David Western, together with ACC convened a meeting of experienced CBC practitioners to confront the harsh realities and strategize CBC's future role.
Meet the Community Rangers of Rombo Wildlife Conservancy
Meet the Community Rangers of Rombo Conservancy — The Front Line of Defense Against Wildlife Poachers and Human-Wildlife Conflict
David Western’s New Book Now Available — We Alone: How Humans Have Conquered the Planet & Can Also Save It
Congratulations to Kenya Conservationist and ACC Founder, David Western, on his recent book: We Alone: How Humans Have Conquered the Planet and Can Also Save It. Buy the book through AmazonSmile today and effortlessly support community-based conservation.
John Kamanga Wins 2020 Tusk Award for Conservation in Africa
Congratulations to John Kamanga - Director, South Rift Association of Land Owners (SORALO), for winning the 2020 Tusk Award for Conservation in Africa! African Conservation Centre celebrates you!
Read moreHonoring Women in Conservation on International Women’s Day & Everyday
When local Maasai women are economically-empowered, the environment is better managed, human wildlife conflict is reduced and their families and communities achieve better livelihoods. ACC honors the women…
Call for Proposals: Consultancy to Train Maasai Women on Milk Production, Handling & Marketing as Part of a Cooperative Group.
African Conservation Centre invites proposals to train Maasai women on milk production, handling and marketing as part of a Cooperative group, working to improve the milk value chain. Background The mission of African Conservation Centre (ACC) is to conserve biodiversity in East Africa and beyond through the collaborative application of scientific and indigenous knowledge, improved […]
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