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04/22/2026
This EarthDay, we’re reflecting on the impact of our wildlife conservation work in Southern Africa – highlighted in some of our favorite photos.
Across the region, teams worked alongside park rangers, scientists, and communities to combat poaching and protect biodiversity through locally led solutions. More than 1,100 wildlife champions – from field rangers to conservationists to prosecutors – strengthened their ability to safeguard Africa’s iconic wildlife. Along the way, new tools, including a real-time vulture tracking app, helped park teams respond to poisoning incidents in real-time.
These images are a reminder of what sustained partnership can achieve – and of the lasting contributions that can be made toward protecting Southern Africa’s extraordinary wildlife.
As we prepare to celebrate this year's , it's more important than ever to recognize forests for what they truly are: sources of livelihoods, resilience, and long-term economic opportunity.
Along the Pacific coast of , Afro-Colombian communities are working to conserve and protect one of the world’s most carbon‑rich ecosystems – all while selling carbon credits to offset the impacts of forest degradation and deforestation. Their stewardship shows how locally led conservation strengthens both economic and environmental outcomes.
🎥 Watch how carbon markets and conservation can come together to deliver sustainable outcomes for communities on Colombia’s coast.
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