Department Of Wildlife & National Parks

15/06/2026

15/06/2026

15/06/2026

EarthRanger Training Progresses with Practical Field Exercise

This week, the EarthRanger training programme continued with a practical field exercise at the Gaborone Game Reserve. The hands-on session provided participants with an opportunity to apply the knowledge gained during classroom training in a real environment.

The exercise equipped officers with the practical skills, experience, and confidence needed to effectively utilise the EarthRanger system in wildlife monitoring, conservation management, and field operations. The training forms part of the Department's ongoing efforts to strengthen staff capacity and enhance the use of technology in wildlife conservation.

12/06/2026

The Minister of Environment and Tourism, Honourable Wynter Boipuso Mmolotsi, will today, participate in the Kavango Zambezi Transfrontier Conservation Area (KAZA TFCA) Ministerial Committee Meeting, which brings together Ministers responsible for environment, tourism and natural resources from KAZA Partner States.

The meeting held in Zimbabwe will review progress in the implementation of decisions adopted during the 15th KAZA TFCA Ministerial Committee Meeting held in August 2025 and deliberate on strategic issues aimed at advancing regional conservation and sustainable development objectives.

Agenda items include updates on German Development Cooperation-funded programmes, the KAZA Conservation Trust Fund, the KAZA TFCA Fund and the implementation of directives from the 2024 KAZA Heads of State and Government Summit.

Honourable Mmolotsi's participation underscores Botswana's continued commitment to regional cooperation in biodiversity conservation, sustainable tourism development, and the management of shared natural resources across the KAZA landscape.

The KAZA TFCA, which encompasses Angola, Botswana, Namibia, Zambia and Zimbabwe, serves as a regional initiative that promotes cross-border cooperation among Member States.

11/06/2026

11/06/2026

11/06/2026

On the 10th June 2026, the Department of Wildlife and National Parks (DWNP) -Utilisation Unit hosted Dr. Patrick Aust of the African Institute of Applied Herpetology for a presentation to DWNP staff on “Reptile Farming in Botswana as a Response to National Challenges.”

The presentation explored the potential of reptile farming as an innovative and sustainable approach to addressing national socio-economic and conservation challenges. Staff gained valuable insights into the opportunities, benefits, and practical considerations associated with the development of a reptile farming industry in Botswana. DWNP remains committed to fostering knowledge-sharing and exploring sustainable wildlife utilisation initiatives that contribute to conservation, livelihoods, and economic diversification.