Source: The Herald – Breaking news.
Zimparks spokesperson Mr Tinashe Farawo 
Ivan Zhakata
Herald Correspondent
Zimbabwe is set to host the Southern African Development Community (SADC) Transfrontier Conservation Areas (TFCA) Conference and Summit from May 18 to 21 2025 at the Harare International Conference Centre (HICC).
TFCAs are collaborative conservation efforts that span across national borders, designed to promote biodiversity conservation, sustainable use of resources and eco-tourism.
In a statement, Zimbabwe Parks and Wildlife Management Authority (ZimParks) said these initiatives are important for the country as they not only safeguard vital ecosystems and wildlife but also contribute to economic growth, enhance regional cooperation and empower local communities.
“This pivotal summit will bring together delegates across the region, including current and former Heads of State from SADC Member States, traditional leaders, conservation partners, international representatives and experts from various sectors,” he said.
“The primary objectives are to strengthen political commitment to the TFCA Programme, promote investments in TFCAs and enhance cross-sectoral integration for sustainable development.
“Expected outcomes from the summit include the development of an actionable plan to support the SADC TFCA Programme (2023-2033), new binding agreements for establishing additional TFCAs, the signing of Joint Management Frameworks and sustainable financing agreements between SADC Heads of States and International Cooperating Partners.”
Mr Farawo said there will be a review of ongoing efforts to implement the SADC TFCA model of cooperation, reinforcing partnerships among Member States.
“Through this summit, we aim to strengthen our collective commitment to preserving Southern Africa’s rich biodiversity and to creating a sustainable future for generations to come, especially for the people of Zimbabwe, who are essential to the success of these conservation efforts,” he said.
Currently, Zimbabwe is part to six out of 18 TFCAs at various stages of development in SADC.
The summit will be running under the theme, “25 years of cooperation for sustainable conservation through regional integration and development.”
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