Mozambique Wildlife Alliance at IUCN 2025

Last week, Mozambique Wildlife Alliance (MWA) joined conservation leaders, practitioners, and policymakers from across the world at the IUCN World Conservation Congress in Abu Dhabi - one of the most significant global gatherings dedicated to shaping the future of biodiversity and sustainable coexistence.

Representing MWA were António Alverca, Human–Wildlife Conflict (HWC) Manager, and Júnior Alberto, HWC Technician - both key members of our field team, supported by our long-term partner Jamma Conservation & Communities.

Over the course of the event, they delivered three presentations at the Human-Centered Conservation Pavilion, each highlighting Mozambique’s practical, people-centered approach to coexistence:

• Rapid Response Units (RRUs) – locally trained teams equipped and supported to respond in real time to human–wildlife conflict incidents, protecting both people and wildlife.

• National HWC Strategy – Mozambique’s integrated, three-phase framework connecting data collection, elephant collaring, and cross-sector collaboration to strengthen national-level coordination.

• Protected Farming Communities (PFCs) – an innovative model where solar-powered fences and community governance create safe agricultural spaces and restore food security in areas most affected by conflict.

MWA’s participation brought Mozambique’s voice and experience to a global platform, emphasizing how community-led action, local knowledge, and evidence-based interventions can reshape conservation practice.

It was also a moment to connect with international partners, share lessons learned, and reinforce the importance of collaboration between conservation agencies, governments, and rural communities - the foundation for any lasting coexistence.´

We are proud of our team for representing Mozambique and for demonstrating that practical, field-based conservation can deliver measurable results - not only for wildlife, but for the people who live alongside it.

A heartfelt thank you to Jamma Conservation & Communities for their continued partnership and for making this exchange possible.