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Community-managed natural resource protection and livelihood generation of the Iyendwe Conservancy

Indigenous and Community Conserved Area (ICCA) Conservancy Key Landscape of Conservation

Governance Management Effectiveness Livelihoods

Local Communities

Livelihoods/Alternative economic activities Enforcement Capacity Building

Medium Grant | 199,993€ Zambia; Eastern Africa 01.01.2023 – 31.12.2024

Protected and conserved area(s) concerned

Nsumbu National Park

The BIOPAMA AC Objectives addressed

Enhance the management and governance of priority areas by addressing existing limitations;
Support local communities’ initiatives aiming to enhance the livelihoods of local people whilst effectively contributing to protected areas’ management.

Priority need addressed

Protection of the natural resources of the Iyendwe Valley, through community-led wildlife and natural resource protection alongside the development of community-driven, conservation-based livelihood opportunities.

The change the project implementation will bring for the protected area(s)

The capacity of the CICP is strengthened through trainings on financial and human resources management. These capacity development trainings will be underpinned by mentoring provided by the Nsumbu Tanganyika Conservation Programme (NTCP), helping to organize trainings and providing oversight. The expected outcome is strong management support for the benefit of the community, protected wildlife and better managed natural resources. A strong CICP will enable the effective implementation of this project and future projects to come.
Wildlife and terrestrial natural resources are protected through the recruitment of five individuals from the community who will be trained as community scouts. The basic field ranger training will provide the scouts the skills to protect wildlife and natural resources through effective law enforcement patrols, reducing poaching incursions into Nsumbu National Park (NNP) via Eastern Boundary. The anticipated outcome is increased wildlife numbers both within NNP and the Iyendwe Valley, which will be captured through SMART technology where data will be collected, and assessed to maximise patrol effectiveness.
Aquatic natural resources are protected through engagement with the Department of Fisheries and other key partners on the most appropriate fishing use regulations for the Lufubu river. Communities will be engaged on regulations (several of which already exist) and scouts will enforce regulations. Sustainable fishing practices will ensure better fishing management and protection of fish breeding areas for long-term protection of the resource.
Conservation-based livelihoods are created in the Iyendwe Valley through the development of a community campsite and fee-paying services for fishing and natural resource use. The fees will be developed by the CICP with input from the community and relevant government departments to generate small amounts of revenue and ensure sustainable resource use. Expected outcomes include motivation for ongoing conservation through fund generation and sustainable natural resource use.

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