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Transfrontier Conservation Areas
There are over 220 Transfrontier Conservation Areas (TFCAs) around the world, with 13 located in the SADC region. These 13 are at different stages of development and implementation.
Governments began working together to create TFCAs as far back as the 1930s. The goal was to connect natural landscapes that cross country borders and to improve conservation efforts in shared ecosystems.
Today, about one-third of the world’s richest land-based biodiversity areas are found along international borders
The TFCA Network
The SADC TFCA Network is a community of practice that brings together professionals working in Transfrontier Conservation Areas (TFCAs) across a wide range of sectors contributing to SADC's regional sustainable rural development programme.
Recognising the shared challenges faced by TFCAs and aligned with the SADC TFCA vision, the Network was established on 25–26 September 2013 in Johannesburg, South Africa, by TFCA coordinators, representatives from international NGOs, and practitioners from ten SADC Member States.
The Network aims to address several key common challenges, including:
- Strengthening governance through improved policies, legislation, and institutional frameworks
- Developing sustainable financing mechanisms for TFCAs
- Demonstrating the value of TFCAs at local, national, and regional levels—for example, by enhancing community benefits and supporting capacity development.
Become a member of the TFCA Network and join a vibrant community of like-minded professionals. Click here to join now!
Upcoming events
SADC TFCA International Conference
19 - 21 May 2025
Harare International Convention Centre, Zimbabwe
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SADC Ministers of Environment and Tourism/ Council of Ministers meeting
21 - 22 May 2025
Rainbow Towers, Harare, Zimbabwe
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SADC TFCA Sustainable Finance Bootcamp
21 May 2025
Harare International Convention centre
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Highlights of SADC-German Support
Conservation
Press Release
This is a summary of German support to SADC on their TFCA program over the last 25 years.
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Policy brief on the Transfrontier Conservation Areas Program
Conservation
Policy documents
This is a policy brief for decision makers about the SADC TFCA program 2023-2033
More
JOIN US using Zoom Links - Program for the International Conference
Meeting Report
Press Release
SADC and the Government of Zimbabwe are hosting an International Conference celebrating 25 years of TFCAs in SADC. The conference is part of week of SADC meetings that culminate in a Head of State Summit on 23rd May 2025.
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Visit a TransFrontier Park today
If you're interested in visiting one of the Transfrontier Parks, here are some great links to help you on your journey:
TOURISM in TFCAs 
Kavango–Zambezi Transfrontier Conservation Area
News
SADC 25 Years celebration video
Steven Collins / 19 May 2025
This is video to celebrate 25 years of TFCAs in SADC.
Tanzania’s marine reserves offer long-term benefits to communities, study finds
Tribute Mboweni / 13 May 2025
The Tanzanian government established five marine protected areas (MPAs) in the 1990s to safeguard falling fish populations.
Over nearly 20 years, villages near these protected areas became less dependent on fishing and agriculture and saw their standard of living rise faster than communities farther away, a new study shows.
Nice story on the KAZA TFCA
Steven Collins / 13 May 2025
Twice the size of the UK, the Kavango Zambezi Transfrontier Conservation Area (TFCA) is encouraging tourists to visit five countries (Angola, Botswana, Namibia, Zambia and Zimbabwe) on overland, low-emissions trips that benefit local communities. Is this the future of the ‘responsible’ safari—or is it too ambitious to work?
More news
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Visit a TransFrontier Park today
If you're interested in visiting one of the Transfrontier Parks, here are some great links to help you on your journey:
TOURISM in TFCAs
Kavango–Zambezi Transfrontier Conservation Area
The TFCA Network
The SADC TFCA Network is a community of practice that brings together professionals working in Transfrontier Conservation Areas (TFCAs) across a wide range of sectors contributing to SADC's regional sustainable rural development programme.
Recognising the shared challenges faced by TFCAs and aligned with the SADC TFCA vision, the Network was established on 25–26 September 2013 in Johannesburg, South Africa, by TFCA coordinators, representatives from international NGOs, and practitioners from ten SADC Member States.
The Network aims to address several key common challenges, including:
- Strengthening governance through improved policies, legislation, and institutional frameworks
- Developing sustainable financing mechanisms for TFCAs
- Demonstrating the value of TFCAs at local, national, and regional levels—for example, by enhancing community benefits and supporting capacity development.
Become a member of the TFCA Network and join a vibrant community of like-minded professionals. Click here to join now!
News
SADC 25 Years celebration video
Steven Collins / 19 May 2025
This is video to celebrate 25 years of TFCAs in SADC.
Tanzania’s marine reserves offer long-term benefits to communities, study finds
Tribute Mboweni / 13 May 2025
The Tanzanian government established five marine protected areas (MPAs) in the 1990s to safeguard falling fish populations.
Over nearly 20 years, villages near these protected areas became less dependent on fishing and agriculture and saw their standard of living rise faster than communities farther away, a new study shows.
Nice story on the KAZA TFCA
Steven Collins / 13 May 2025
Twice the size of the UK, the Kavango Zambezi Transfrontier Conservation Area (TFCA) is encouraging tourists to visit five countries (Angola, Botswana, Namibia, Zambia and Zimbabwe) on overland, low-emissions trips that benefit local communities. Is this the future of the ‘responsible’ safari—or is it too ambitious to work?
More news
Upcoming events
SADC TFCA International Conference
19 - 21 May 2025
Harare International Convention Centre, Zimbabwe
More
SADC Ministers of Environment and Tourism/ Council of Ministers meeting
21 - 22 May 2025
Rainbow Towers, Harare, Zimbabwe
More
SADC TFCA Sustainable Finance Bootcamp
21 May 2025
Harare International Convention centre
More
Recently added to the Repository
Highlights of SADC-German Support
Conservation
Press Release
This is a summary of German support to SADC on their TFCA program over the last 25 years.
More
Policy brief on the Transfrontier Conservation Areas Program
Conservation
Policy documents
This is a policy brief for decision makers about the SADC TFCA program 2023-2033
More
JOIN US using Zoom Links - Program for the International Conference
Meeting Report
Press Release
SADC and the Government of Zimbabwe are hosting an International Conference celebrating 25 years of TFCAs in SADC. The conference is part of week of SADC meetings that culminate in a Head of State Summit on 23rd May 2025.
More
