Programmes

Conservation in action

From featured projects to environmental education and wildlife protection — the work we do hand in hand with communities and partners.

Programmes & Projects

Conservation in action

Our flagship environmental education programmes and on-the-ground conservation projects, delivered with communities across Zambia.

Active
Programme
Nationwide · since 1972

Chongololo & Chipembele Conservation Clubs (CCCCZ)

A model for mass-scale environmental education replicated around the world — reaching over 40,000 children through 1,000 school clubs, plus the Chongololo Club of the Air broadcast on 8 radio stations.

Progress88%
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Active
Programme
Nationwide

Unite 4 Climate & Conservation (U4CC)

In partnership with UNICEF Zambia, we have trained over 1,300 children as Climate Ambassadors who lead climate action campaigns, from reforestation to community education.

Progress76%
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Active
Project
Mafinga Hills, Muchinga

Mafinga Afromontane Conservation

A biodiversity hotspot and critical headwaters for the Luangwa Rivers. We empower local communities to secure this ecosystem against deforestation through reforestation and sustainable livelihoods.

Progress62%
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Ongoing
Project
Kafue River Basin

Menda Data Pamo

“Water Data Together” supports conservation clubs along the Kafue River to collect citizen-science data on the river's health, used to inform and lobby ministries on watershed management.

Progress54%
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Ongoing
Project
Zambia

Cocoon Tree Planting Initiative

Using Cocoon planting technology to combat climate change and land degradation — introducing innovative mitigation and adaptation ideas, sustainable practices and education to affected communities.

Progress48%
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Active
Project
Schools nationwide

Smart Climate Actions Zambia (SCAZ)

Promoting climate-smart actions among students — supporting climate-smart agriculture plots in schools and leading tree-planting efforts to inspire community climate resilience.

Progress57%
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Environmental Education

Inspiring young stewards of nature

We believe conservation begins in the classroom. Our education programmes reach thousands of students each year, nurturing curiosity, responsibility and a lifelong love for the natural world.

Conservation Clubs

Hands-on learning in 60+ schools nationwide.

Youth Leadership

Mentoring the next generation of climate champions.

Community Workshops

Practical training on sustainable resource use.

Wildlife Protection

Defending Zambia’s iconic species

From elephants and lions to pangolins and cranes, we help protect the wildlife that makes Zambia extraordinary — combining community vigilance, data and partnerships to counter poaching and habitat loss.

Reporting Network

Field officers log sightings and threats in real time.

Anti-Poaching Support

Working with rangers to keep wildlife safe.

Species Monitoring

Tracking populations to guide conservation action.

320+ wildlife reports logged by our field network this year.