Upcoming Events

2024 Esri User Conference | Empowering Climate Action: Community Tech for African Conservation

July 17, 2024 at 1 pm Pacific / 4 pm Eastern
San Diego, California

Led by Yamat Lengai, this session will share how APW builds community-based networks in Tanzania that blend scientific data and traditional Indigenous knowledge to combat drought, invasive species, and human-wildlife conflict. See how conservationists can use digital platforms to respect the rights of Indigenous people in natural resource decision-making by empowering collective action.

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The Wildlife Ranger Challenge

September 21, 2024
Tanzania and Worldwide

The Wildlife Ranger Challenge, empowered by Tusk, is the world’s largest celebration of solidarity, support, and fundraising for the ranger profession. More than 100 teams of rangers spanning the African continent compete every year in a series of challenges through June-September, culminating in a coordinated 21km race across their respective protected areas on September 21st.

Join us in cheering on our APW-supported Community Game Scouts, who finished in first and second place last year! You can also get involved anywhere in the world by participating in a virtual run. More details coming soon.

African People & Wildlife Conservation Safari

September 22 - October 2, 2024
Tanzania
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Embark on an 11-day journey through northern Tanzania, where the drama of wildlife encounters unfolds against the backdrop of breathtaking landscapes and vibrant cultures. Guided by APW Co-founder and CEO Dr. Laly Lichtenfeld, this special expedition promises an unparalleled adventure in the epicenter of biodiversity and an opportunity to delve into the intricate web of human-wildlife coexistence.

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Webinar | Coexistence Across Continents: Yamat Lengai and Taylor Rabe with Marcia Marsh

July 16, 2024

Revisit this insightful exchange exploring the dynamic and often challenging relationship between humans and wildlife. Recorded on July 16, 2024, this webinar features two women making strides in conservation: Yamat Lengai Shinini, who has grown from a Maasai girl fearing lions to leading efforts to mitigate human-wildlife conflict in Tanzania, and Taylor Rabe, Conservation Nation’s inaugural Fellow who is reshaping perceptions about wolves in the Greater Yellowstone region.

18th International Conference on Community-Based Adaptation to Climate Change (CBA18)

May 6-9, 2024
Arusha, Tanzania

CBA18 brought together practitioners, grassroots representatives, local and national government planners, policymakers and donors working at all levels and scales to discuss how we can drive ambition for a climate-resilient future. We were proud to serve as a co-host for the Conference in partnership with the International Institute for Environment and Development.

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