Peace Parks Foundation facilitates the establishment of transfrontier conservation areas (peace parks) in southern Africa.

The non-profit organisation was founded by Dr Nelson Mandela, HRH Prince Bernhard of the Netherlands and Dr Anton Rupert in 1997.

Together, they shared a dream of cross-border peace parks initiatives linking established conservation areas, fostering economic and tourism development that would benefit local communities, conserving biodiversity and promoting regional peace and stability. 

Southern Africa’s peace parks today incorporate over half of the declared conservation estate in the region. The foundation's approach combines conservation with socio-economic development, to ensure the long-term preservation of protected areas.

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Peace Parks Foundation's headquarters in Cape Town, South Africa

Werner Myburgh

Verna Appollis

Colin Porteous

Lilian Spijkerman

The Leadership Team at Peace Parks Foundation is responsible for setting the strategic direction and operational priorities of the organization. This team, comprised of the CEO, CIO, and CDO, focuses on fostering partnerships, securing funding, and ensuring effective implementation of transfrontier conservation initiatives, all while promoting biodiversity and enhancing the welfare of local communities in southern Africa. They play a pivotal role in aligning the foundation’s mission with its impact on regional peace, stability, and economic development.

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The Project Management team at Peace Parks Foundation is responsible for planning, coordinating, and executing conservation initiatives and cross-border projects within transfrontier conservation areas. They work closely with local communities, stakeholders, and partners to ensure that project goals align with conservation objectives and socio-economic development, while effectively monitoring progress and addressing challenges. Through their efforts, the team contributes to the sustainable management of biodiversity and the enhancement of regional stability in southern Africa.

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Peace Parks Foundation

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