The Zambezi River basin supports up to 40 million people, playing a vital role in sustaining livelihoods and stimulating economic growth regionally. It provides a means of transportation and a source of food. Until relatively recently, the Upper Zambezi Landscape was relatively pristine and intact; however, recent developments in the region now threaten its integrity.

Started in 2018, the Programme relies on a delivery model that is implemented through strong partners. We seek to provide key information towards ensuring sustainable natural resource use - and biodiversity conservation management, within the broader landscape. 

WWF Zambia take an evidence based approached. As a result the first three years are research focused with the aim of developing biological, hydrological and socio economic baselines to inform conservation interventions in the landscape thereafter.