Conservation leaders across Africa work in increasingly complex environments, making decisions under pressure, leading diverse teams and working with communities, governments, partners and funders. While technical expertise is essential, effective conservation also requires strong leadership. The Southern African Wildlife College (SAWC) is responding to this need with a new Conservation Leadership Learning Programme (CLLP), planned for delivery in 2027. The institutionally accredited,...Read More
Conflict Prevention Training and Campfire Reflection at the College Written by: The SAWC Junior Leaders The Southern African Wildlife College recently hosted a meaningful and engaging Preventing and Facing Conflict Training, attended by 24 staff members across departments and at all levels. The session, facilitated by Melissa Davies from Nego Services, created a valuable platform for learning, reflection, and strengthening workplace...Read More
Written by: The SAWC Junior Leaders At the Southern African Wildlife College (SAWC), leadership is not merely a title; it is defined by action, collaboration, and measurable impact. Recently, our Junior Leaders have demonstrated this ethos in abundance, rolling out a series of strategic initiatives that actively strengthen our College community from the ground up. Streamlining Focus for Greater Impact To...Read More
At the College, leadership is not reserved for those at the top – it is nurtured at every level. Now in its third year, the Junior Leaders Programme has become a catalyst for innovation and internal transformation, answering an important question: how can junior staff shape the future of the College today? What began in 2023...Read More
The TLC programme, an initiative of Leadership for Conservation in Africa (LCA), is supported by the Howard G. Buffett Foundation and implemented with partners including the International Union for Conservation of Nature (IUCN), Ugandan Wildlife Authority (UWA), Wildlife Conservation Society (WCS), and Friends of Education Africa (FEA). This first-of-its-kind initiative aims to develop a continent-wide...Read More
At the heart of the Southern African Wildlife College’s (SAWC) Strategy 2030 lies a clearly defined commitment to developing competent, confident, and transformative leaders capable of working across multiple sectors and governance levels to implement sustainable, inclusive conservation practices. Thematic Area 5, Leading and Managing in Conservation, focuses on building leadership capacity to address interconnected...Read More
